Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz GLK X204 vs Volkswagen Tiguan III: size comparison
- Length Tiguan III 15 mm0.6 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height GLK X204 29 mm1 in taller
- Boot Tiguan III 202 L7.1 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The GLK X204 is 15 mm0.6 in shorter, 2 mm0.1 in narrower and 29 mm1 in taller than the Tiguan III.
| Dimension | GLK X204 | Tiguan III | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,536 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,536 mm | 4,551 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,551 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,840 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,840 mm | 1,842 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,842 mm | −2 mm−0.1 in −0.1% |
| Height | 1,669 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,669 mm | 1,640 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,640 mm | +29 mm+1 in +1.8% |
| Wheelbase | Not in our catalog yet | 2,681 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,681 mm | - |
| Footprint | 8.35 m²89.8 sq ft89.8 sq ft8.35 m² | 8.38 m²90.2 sq ft90.2 sq ft8.38 m² | −0.04 m²−0.4 sq ft −0.4% |
| Boot | 450 L15.9 cu ft15.9 cu ft450 L | 652 L23.0 cu ft23.0 cu ft652 L | −202 L−7.1 cu ft −31.0% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,599–1,879 kg3,525–4,142 lb3,525–4,142 lb1,599–1,879 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
GLK X204
- Single garage
- Tight 964 mm3 ft 2 in to spare in length, 580 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 464 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 330 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Tiguan III
- Single garage
- Tight 949 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 579 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 449 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 329 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz GLK X204 or the Volkswagen Tiguan III?
The Volkswagen Tiguan III is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The GLK X204 is 15 mm shorter, 2 mm narrower and 29 mm taller than the Tiguan III.
Will the Mercedes-Benz GLK X204 and the Volkswagen Tiguan III fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz GLK X204 fits, but it is tight to get out (964 mm to spare in length, 580 mm each side). The Volkswagen Tiguan III fits, but it is tight to get out (949 mm to spare in length, 579 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Tiguan III: 652 L against 450 L in the Mercedes-Benz GLK X204 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.