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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220dvsVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
170hp127kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
38.4s
Calculated
44.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
918km570mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,677mm105in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
481L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
60L
CO2 emissions-
147g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220dVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.4 s
44.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
170 hp
127 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d7.7 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI7.9 s

Although Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
918 km
570 mi
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
212 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
481 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220dVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
481 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in
Range score
918 km
570 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
-
147 g/km
Trunk score
481 L
17.0 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220dVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220d

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 134 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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