Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLK could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is larger. Mercedes GLK is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLK has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. 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 Mercedes GLK (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Mercedes GLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`270 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 7200 | |
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