The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 49,700
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 37,500
 VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
€ 49,700
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 CDI is 6.5 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
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 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
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 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.87 %
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
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
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
*DGV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
490 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
144 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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