The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - ..)
€ 52,800

€ 31,300

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 350 d is 1.8 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
16.13 %

General
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
X253
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.873
Engine Code
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
254 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
457 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
16.41 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
526 mi
Range
563 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
526 mi
563 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
121.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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