Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dvsVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
177hp132kW
180hp134kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,753kg3,865lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
47.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
845km525mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
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
421L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI3,940-6,000 rpm1,500-3,940 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
47.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
1,753 kg
3,865 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)GLA 220d
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
210 km/h
130 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)GLA 220d7.7 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI7.7 s

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

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)GLA 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 2.7 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)GLA 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,136 km
706 mi
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
845 km
525 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
210 km/h
130 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)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d 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)GLA 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.7 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)GLA 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,753 kg
3,865 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 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
1,136 km
706 mi
845 km
525 mi
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 293 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 291 km (181 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 194 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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