The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (17 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 56,900

€ 30,600

€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 8.5 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
55.7
71
79.6
64.3
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.7 in
Height
64.3 in
106.3
175
105.4
176.6
175 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.49 %

General
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*DJV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
376 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.29 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
470 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
470 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
140.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1415 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft