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Background grid Volkswagen Tiguan SUV 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015
Spec height1 64.3 in 2
1 72.8 in Spec height1
 + 8.58 in
1 + 3.43 in
2 176.6 in Spec length
+ 25.35 in 1 202 in Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 21″
Volkswagen Tiguan SUV 2016 - 2020
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Volkswagen
Tiguan
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (AD) SUV 2016


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 25.35 in longer and 8.58 in higher compared to Volkswagen Tiguan (AD) SUV 2016. It has 3.5 in more ground clearance and offers 39% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
202 in
+25.4
Length
176.6 in
76.1 in
+3.7
Width2
72.4 in
84.29 in
+1.65
Width incl. mirrors
82.64 in
72.8 in
+8.5
Height1
64.3 in
121.1 in
+15.7
Wheelbase
105.4 in
10.9 in
+3.5
Ground clearance3
7.4 in
5412.3 lbs
+65%
Weight4,6
3284.9 lbs
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Seats max.
5
24 cu ft
+11%
Cargo volume EU4
21.7 cu ft
81.2 cu ft
+39%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
58.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 74286
+176%
Price EU7
€ 26975
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3086370
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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