The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 36,800

€ 37,300

€ 36,800
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is 0.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3807 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.49 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5N
Generation
H247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CUW*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
181 hp
114 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 180 d
▶ REPLAY
21.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.23 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21.03 lb/hp
31.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
698 mi
Range
569 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
698 mi
569 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
117.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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