The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 51,500
€ 46,100
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 OPF
65.7
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
65.7 in
Height
65.9 in
108.5
178.6
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 OPF
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.84 %
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 642.835
Engine Code
*DNJ*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
261 hp
217 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.83 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
16.26 lb/hp
17.83 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
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
595 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
484 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft










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



















