The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 32,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
66.4
71.2
80.4
58.8
71
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
66.4 in
Height
58.8 in
102.5
174.3
106.3
174.2
174.3 in
Length
174.2 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.63 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CZD*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
▶ REPLAY
22.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
22.49 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
593 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
593 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
