The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 19)

€ 49,700
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 32,900
 VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 19) VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 350 CDI is 6.5 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
72.4
79.4
65.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
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 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
109.7
185.1
178.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.76 %
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR (17 - 19)

General

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
X204
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
144 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
18.61 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
47 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
721 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
721 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.3 cu ft