Mercedes-Benz GLB vs. Volkswagen Tiguan
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz GLB's and the Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLB has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLB's and the Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLB is a better car than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Mercedes-Benz GLB vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Pricing
For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLB's price is between $45,800 and $51,525, with the Volkswagen Tiguan priced between $30,476 and $40,828.
Mercedes-Benz GLB vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLB loses 40.5 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Tiguan loses 44.1 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLB retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLB’s base engine makes 221 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Tiguan base engine makes 184 horsepower.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Volkswagen Tiguan has higher safety ratings than the Mercedes-Benz GLB, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.67 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
45800 - 51525
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.405289
Pricing
New Asking Price:
30476 - 40828
Used Asking Price:
29751 - 38039
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.441198
Mercedes-Benz GLB Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
9.3 / 10
Volkswagen Tiguan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.096667 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.8 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLB Rankings
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37 out of / 68Volkswagen Tiguan Rankings
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62 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLB Trim Levels
AMG GLB 35, GLB 250, GLB 250 4MATIC
Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels
S, S 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SE R-Line Black, SE R-Line Black 4Motion, SEL R-Line 4Motion
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.67 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
221 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
184 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3781 lbs
Width:
Not yet available
Height:
Not yet available
Length:
Not yet available
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3732 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
66.4 inches
Length:
186.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P215/65R17