The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 19)
€ 45,700

€ 40,900

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 300 is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Mercedes GLK 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
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 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.36 %

General
Mercedes GLK 300
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

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
402 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
632 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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