The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 37,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
67
71.2
80.4
63.4
72.2
79.5
71.2 in
Width
72.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
67 in
Height
63.4 in
102.5
174.3
107.4
173.6
174.3 in
Length
173.6 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.19 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5N
Generation
H247
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
8-speed dual clutch 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 654
*CZD*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
▶ REPLAY
22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.23 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
22.33 lb/hp
31.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
621 mi
Range
569 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
569 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
