Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 47 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is larger. Mercedes GLK is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLK is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 1655 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes GLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`290 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`825 kg | 1`665 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 625 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 15 600 | |
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