Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan

Mercedes-AMG GLC

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Volkswagen

Tiguan

2024 Mercedes-AMG

GLC

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CarExpert Score

CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.

0.0

8.4

0.0

Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R

Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Towing

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

58L - 60L

354 to 576 km

66L

686 to 805 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$40,990 - $73,790

$120,477 - $191,800

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CarExpert's Take

James Wong

Production Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Silly fast for a family wagon
Retains the regular Tiguan's strengths
Bargain compared to rival Euro fast SUVs

Misses

Only looks special in Lapiz Blue
Australia misses out on full-fat Euro tune
Some cabin elements are a bit dated

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$4,800)
Climatised Front Seats (+$1,500)
Innovation Pack (+$1,400)
Metallic Paint Premium (+$800)

Colours Available

The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:

Pure White
Dolphin Grey Metallic
Night Shade Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Deep Black Pearl

Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.

The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:

Pure White
Dolphin Grey Metallic
Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Deep Black Pearl

Reviews

8.4

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R review

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI		TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
Size (cc)
1395 - 1984		2996 - 3982
Size (L)
1.4L, 2.0L		4.0L, 3.0L
Induction
TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4		TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		24 - 32
Power
110kW - 235kW		287kW - 375kW
Power RPM
3500 - 5600		5500 - 6100
Torque
250Nm - 400Nm		500Nm - 700Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 2000		1750 - 2500
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
9.6 - 16		10.5

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison