The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
€ 28,800

€ 56,200

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 11.3 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
67
71.2
80.4
55.7
71
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
67 in
Height
55.7 in
102.5
174.3
106.3
175
174.3 in
Length
175 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
3355 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.98 %

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

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

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
355 hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
21.23 lb/hp
9.84 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
560 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
560 mi
464 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










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