Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

    Volkswagen Tiguan

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    2025 Volkswagen
    Tiguan
    vs
    2026 Mercedes-Benz
    C-Class
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    TowingTowing
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    55L - 60L
    418 to 534 km
    50L - 66L
    75 to 653 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $43,990 - $70,490
    $87,800 - $193,100
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Spacious, practical interior
    • Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
    • Price cuts improve value
    Misses
    • Functional interior lacks flair
    • Third row remains occasional use only
    • Starting to look old alongside rivals
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Smart looks
    • High-end display tech
    • Comfortable, effortless drive
    Misses
    • Pricey, even before options
    • Ridiculous service pricing
    • Limited choice

    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

    The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Spectral Blue metallic
    • High-Tech Silver metallic
    • Opalite White metallic
    • Hyacinth Red metallic
    • Obsidian Black metallic
    • Graphite grey metallic
    • Mojave Silver metallic
    • Cavansite Blue metallic
    • Selenite Grey metallic
    • Polar White

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO
    Size (cc)
    1395 - 19841496 - 1999
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.4L2.0L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    110kW - 235kW150kW - 500kW
    Power RPM
    3900 - 65005800 - 6750
    Torque
    250Nm - 420Nm300Nm - 1020Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 20001800 - 5000
    Bore Stroke
    80 - 92.8-
    Compression Ratio
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