The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 47,700

€ 43,200

€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLC 250 d is 1.8 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes GLC 250 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
64.5
74.4
82.5
65.9
72.4
82.6
74.4 in
Width
72.4 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.5 in
Height
65.9 in
113.1
183.3
109.7
185.1
183.3 in
Length
185.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 250 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.87 %

General
Mercedes GLC 250 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
X253
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 250 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*DNJ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
201 hp
217 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.83 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
20.24 lb/hp
17.83 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 250 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
47 mpg
29 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
460 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
621 mi
460 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
102.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 250 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft