The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (19 - 20)
€ 43,900
€ 37,600
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
66.5
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
66.5 in
Height
65.9 in
108.5
178.3
109.7
185.1
178.3 in
Length
185.1 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
18.1 %
General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.62 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
601 mi
Range
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
601 mi
601 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
125.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft
