The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
€ 30,000

€ 49,700

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT is 6.5 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
65.9
72.4
82.6
65.7
72.4
79.4
72.4 in
Width
72.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.9 in
Height
65.7 in
109.7
185.1
108.5
178.6
185.1 in
Length
178.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
18.45 %

General
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5N
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*DJV*
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
23.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
23.39 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
39 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
591 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
591 mi
595 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
115.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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