The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 28,800
€ 42,200
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 250.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 250
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 250
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 250
5N
Generation
H247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
221 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 250
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
593 mi
Range
405 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
593 mi
405 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
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).
125 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
