The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (19 - 20)
€ 46,100

€ 37,600

€ 46,100
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 320 CDI is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
18.1 %

General
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
221 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
18.76 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
30 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
519 mi
Range
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
519 mi
601 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
162.5 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 320 CDI
162.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 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