The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 48,200

€ 40,200

€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 350 CDI is 6.8 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
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 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.46 %

General
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
X204
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
*DNL*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
18.18 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
29 mpg
34 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
513 mi
Range
533 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
513 mi
533 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
164.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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