The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 42,200

€ 43,400

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR
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 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.16 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
X204
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.916
Engine Code
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
168 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
24.21 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
655 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
655 mi
690 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
115.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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