The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 19)

€ 44,900
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
€ 36,900
 VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 19) VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 44,900
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC is 6.5 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
65.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 19)
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 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 19)
109.7
185.1
178.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.8 %
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 19)

General

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
X204
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
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 651.912
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
168 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.44 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
25.26 lb/hp
26.44 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
632 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft