The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 38,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 d.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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
174.2
174.3 in
Length
174.2 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
3807 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
10.82 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5N
Generation
X156
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CUW*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
181 hp
175 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 220 d
▶ REPLAY
21.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21.03 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
698 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
698 mi
739 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
117.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










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