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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV 2016-2020
Spec height1 1.85 m 2 
+ 21.8 cm
1 1.632 m Spec height1
+ 8.7 cm 2
+ 9.5 cm 2 1.934 m Spec width2
1 1.839 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Tiguan SUV 2016 - 2020
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Volkswagen
Tiguan
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 21″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Tiguan (AD) SUV 2016 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Tiguan (AD) SUV 2016 is 9.5 cm narrower and 21.8 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012. It has 8.7 cm less ground clearance and offers 28% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Full-size
+2
448.6 cm
Length
513 cm
+64.4
183.9 cm
Width2
193.4 cm
+9.5
209.9 cm
Width incl. mirrors
214.1 cm
+4.2
163.2 cm
Height1
185 cm
+21.8
267.7 cm
Wheelbase
307.5 cm
+39.8
18.9 cm
Ground clearance3
27.6 cm
+8.7
1490 kg
Weight4,6
2455 kg
+65%
5
Seats max.
--
615 l
Cargo volume EU4
680 l
+11%
1655 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2300 l
+39%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 26975
Price EU7
€ 74286
+176%
$ --
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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