The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 52,400
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 350
€ 37,500
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

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 350 is 6.5 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLK 350
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
65.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (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 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
109.7
185.1
178.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 350
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLK 350
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 350
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
*DGV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
302 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
13.47 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
29 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
506 mi
490 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
153.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
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