Comparison - Mercedes EQC AMG Line Premium Plus 2020 - vs - Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2022

General

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
74,610
Updated: 
23 Jul 2020
$
31,620
Updated: 
13 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Atlantic Blue Metallic
#1F2342
Platinum Gray Metallic
#53575C
Deep Black Pearl
#292929
Opal White
#F6F6F6

Electric

Battery: 
80kWh
Full Charge Time: 
DC Fast Charging for a 40-minute charge from 10 to 80% at a 110 kW DC charging station
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
5.10s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Wide range on offer, including a great diesel
Straightforward interior design with top-notch tech
Poised dynamics

CONS
Pricier servicing than some rivals
Third row is tight
Rides a bit firmly

By: 
carexpert.com.au

PROS
Well-built cabin
Slick infotainment system
Roomy middle-row seats

CONS
Alternatives have bigger boots…
… and more exciting interiors
More expensive than some seven-seaters

By: 
carwow.co.uk

PROS
Great chassis
Strong engines
Well-equipped

CONS
Flaky CarPlay integration
Changeable 2022 spec inclusions
Hefty price increases

By: 
whichcar.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
560ft-lbs
221ft-lbs
at 1 900rpm
Horsepower: 
402hp
184hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.00Feet
37.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
no
yes
Door Pockets: 
no
yes
Cupholders: 
no
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
no
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
no
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (max range, ECO, comfort and sport)
Keyless ignition
Leatherette steering wheel
Wireless charging

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
187.90in
186.10in
Width: 
82.50in
72.40in
Height: 
63.80in
66.50in
Ground Clearance: 
7.60in
Front Track: 
63.90in
Rear Track: 
63.50in
Wheel Base: 
113.11in
109.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.10
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
59.00in
40.20in
Rear leg room: 
58.00in
38.70in
Front Hip Room: 
54.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.20in
57.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.50in
55.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
37.40cu.ft
73.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.60cu.ft
37.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.30degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
5500.00lbs
3856.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
no
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-free access
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Heated front seats
AMG sports seats
Leatherette
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Folding center armrest

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
EQ navigation services - map (range display), display charging stations, programming of charging settings and pre entry climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone front climate control
Keyless ignition

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
MBUX multimedia system with widescreen cockpit (2x 10.25" displays with touchpad)
Mercedes benz sound system with 4 mid range speakers, 2 tweeters
2 Frontbass speakers, 1 centre speaker and 225 W amplifier output
Hard-disk navigation
6 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Multibeam LED headlights with inner housing and high gloss black tubes/blue stripes, adaptive highbeam assist +, cornering and cross traffic functions
Badge on the wing in high gloss black with chrome stripes and blue EQC lettering
AMG specific black panel radiator grille with twin blade design and high gloss black surround
AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs
High gloss black exterior mirror housing
Heat and noise insulating acoustic glass
Deep Tinted Glass
Lip Spoiler
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets And Wiper Park
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 in
18 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
Summer tyres
Tirefit
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
no
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
no
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
no
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
no
yes
More Safety Features: 
3 rear seatbelts
Blind Spot Assist
Active Lane Departure Warning
Parking package with Active Parking Assist and 360° camera
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist