Volkswagen Tiguan III
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Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSIvsMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023 GLB 200d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h9.2 s
- Fastest top speed207 km/h129 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Lightest1,605 kg3,538 lb
- Best power-to-weight93 hp/t70 kW/t10.7 kg/hp
- Largest trunk652 L
- Best overall score56/100
- Best practicality score90/100
Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 200d
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range852 km530 mi
- Best performance score41/100
- Best economy score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,605kg3,538lb | 1,655kg3,649lb |
| Gross weight | 2,140kg4,718lb | 2,230kg4,916lb |
| Top speed | 207 km/h 129 mph | 204 km/h 127 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 89.3s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph Calculated | 88.6s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.2s | 9.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 62.3s Calculated | 73.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.7s Calculated | 8.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 16.7s Calculated | 16.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 93hp/t70kW/t42hp/1000 lb Calculated | 91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton Calculated | 193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 724km450mi Calculated | 852km530mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,395cc85cu in | 1,950cc119cu in |
| Length | 4,539mm179in | 4,634mm182in |
| Width | 1,842mm73in | 1,834mm72in |
| Height | 1,658mm65in | 1,697mm67in |
| Wheelbase | 2,676mm105in | 2,829mm111in |
| Front track | 1,590mm63in | 1,604mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,582mm62in | 1,604mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 191mm8in | 135mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 652L | 570L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,650L | 1,805L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 52L |
| CO2 emissions | 173g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 200d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 3,400-4,400 rpm | 1,400-3,200 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.7 s | 8.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 9.2 s | 9.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 62.3 s | 73.6 s |
| Top speed | 207 km/h 129 mph | 204 km/h 127 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.2 s | 7.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.9 s | 10.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 14.0 s | 14.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.7 s | 16.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 138 km/h 86 mph | 137 km/h 85 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 207 km/h 129 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 204 km/h 127 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 9.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 9.2 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 200d and Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI: 1.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 93 hp/t 70 kW/t 10.7 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 91 hp/t 68 kW/t 11.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 724 km 450 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 852 km 530 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 9.2 s | 207 km/h 129 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 150 hp 112 kW | 9.2 s | 204 km/h 127 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI |
| 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d |
| 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 200d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 9.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | 9.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 93 hp/t 70 kW/t 10.7 kg/hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | 91 hp/t 68 kW/t 11.0 kg/hp | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 9.2 s | 9.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 207 km/h 129 mph | 204 km/h 127 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km 38.6 mpg US 46.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 724 km 450 mi | 852 km 530 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 173 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 652 L 23.0 cu ft | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 93 hp/t 70 kW/t 10.7 kg/hp | 91 hp/t 68 kW/t 11.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI | Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 200d |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK | 6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.30 LC100 km | 10.67 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi | 17.18 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal | 915 L242 US gal201 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,995 LC/year | 1,601 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI
- Is 50 kg lighter
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 82 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 200d
- Has 70 Nm more
- Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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