The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 43,600
€ 43,200
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 280 is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Mercedes GLK 280
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
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 280
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.09 %
General
Mercedes GLK 280
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
X204
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 280
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
*DNJ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
217 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 280
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.83 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
17.83 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 280
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
29 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
395 mi
Range
460 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
460 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
197 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 280
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft
