The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (14 - 17)
€ 29,500

€ 35,800

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 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 250.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 250
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 TSI
Mercedes GLA 250
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.11 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 250
5N
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
178 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 250
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250
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20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
20.28 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
457 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
108 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
164.8 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1263 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