The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - ..)
€ 39,600

€ 31,300

€ 39,600
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. 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
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.09 %

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.61 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
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
655 mi
Range
563 mi
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
655 mi
563 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 GLK 200 CDI
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
1157 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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