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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 250vsVolkswagen 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) · Facelift 2017

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
211hp157kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
421L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions-
175g/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 250Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI4,500 rpm1,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
27.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI has 19 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 250
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 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 250
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
228 km/h
142 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 2506.6 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250: 0.3 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 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 1.7 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)Facelift 2017GLA 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 250
833 km
518 mi
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
779 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
228 km/h
142 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250 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 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.3 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 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 250VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 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
833 km
518 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
-
175 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 250

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 194 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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