The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
€ 50,200

€ 32,900

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 300 is 1.8 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLC 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
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 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.31 %

General
Mercedes GLC 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
X253
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
242 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
15.81 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
33 mpg
47 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
38 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
570 mi
Range
721 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
570 mi
721 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
136.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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