The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (17 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 56,900

€ 25,200

€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG is 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 11.3 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
71
79.6
67
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.7 in
Height
67 in
106.3
175
102.5
174.3
175 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.29 %

General
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CAX*

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

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

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.58 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.29 lb/hp
27.58 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
470 mi
Range
612 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
470 mi
612 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
140.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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