The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (19 - 20)
€ 37,400

€ 37,600

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes GLK 200 CDI is 6.5 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
65.7
72.4
79.4
65.9
72.4
82.6
72.4 in
Width
72.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.7 in
Height
65.9 in
108.5
178.6
109.7
185.1
178.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.61 %

General
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
X204
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.916
Engine Code
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
141 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
28.53 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
667 mi
Range
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
667 mi
601 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
113.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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