The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 41,800

€ 43,600

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR is 6.8 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLK 280
65.9
72.4
82.6
66.5
72.4
79.4
72.4 in
Width
72.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.9 in
Height
66.5 in
109.7
185.1
108.5
178.3
185.1 in
Length
178.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLK 280
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.18 %

General
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLK 280
5N
Generation
X204
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLK 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 272.948

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLK 280
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
▶ REPLAY
26.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
26.66 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
49 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
717 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
717 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
107 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).
197 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
107 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1609 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
19.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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