The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION (17 - 18)

€ 42,000
Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes GLK 250
€ 34,900
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION (17 - 18) VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

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 250 is 6.5 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLK 250
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
72.4
79.4
65.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION (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 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION (17 - 18)
109.7
185.1
178.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 250
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.7 %
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLK 250
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
X204
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLK 250
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLK 250
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
18.71 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 250
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
34 mpg
42 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
586 mi
665 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
132.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 250
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft