The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
€ 33,400

€ 31,200

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
67
71.2
80.4
58.8
71
79.6
71.2 in
Width
71 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
67 in
Height
58.8 in
102.5
174.3
106.3
173.9
174.3 in
Length
173.9 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
3772 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
16.12 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUV*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
▶ REPLAY
25.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.37 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
25.49 lb/hp
26.37 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
698 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
698 mi
565 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
117.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










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