2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 5.5L 8-cylinder, 5.4L 8-cylinder supercharged | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) |
| Displacement | 5.4 L to 5.5 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Supercharged | Turbocharged |
| Power | 577 hp (430 kW) | Not available |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) | Not available |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | Not available |
| Top speed | 149 mph (240 km/h) | Not available |
| Towing capacity | 7,716 lb (3,500 kg) | Not available |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual |
| Gears | 5 to 7 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 191.9 in (4,873 mm) | Not available |
| Width | 78.1 in (1,984 mm) | Not available |
| Height | 77.4 in (1,966 mm) | Not available |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in (2,890 mm) | Not available |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in (241 mm) | Not available |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weight | 5,644 lb (2,560 kg) | Not available |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) |
| City | 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Doors | 5 | Not available |