The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT (17 - 18)

€ 42,200
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
€ 30,000
 VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT (17 - 18) VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 220 CDI is 6.5 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
65.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
109.7
185.1
178.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.9 %
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI 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 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.916
Engine Code
*DJV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT

Performance

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
24.21 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
655 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
115.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft