The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 19)
€ 52,800

€ 36,900

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 350 d is 1.8 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLC 350 d
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 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.1 %

General
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
X253
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.873
Engine Code
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
254 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
457 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
148 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.44 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
16.41 lb/hp
26.44 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
526 mi
632 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
121.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 d
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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