Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 TDI V8

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450

340 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,297 kg
    5,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    934 km
    580 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
2,297kg5,064lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Gross weight
2,920kg6,437lb
3,150kg6,945lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
934km580mi
Calculated
746km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
5,099mm201in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
198mm8in
Trunk volume
580L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
85L
100L
CO2 emissions-
312g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4506,000 rpm2,700-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
34.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
340 hp
254 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
2,355 kg
5,192 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V85.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4507.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 4.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
934 km
580 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
746 km
464 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
340 hp
254 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
934 km
580 mi
746 km
464 mi
CO2 score
-
312 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 340 Nm more
  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8
Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

4.2 TDI V8
4.2 V8 TDI
VS
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8vsVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
GL 450
GL 450
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450vsMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 450
4.2 TDI V8
3.0 V6 TSI
VS
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8vsVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
GL 450
GL 400
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450vsMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
4.2 TDI V8
3.0 V6 TFSI
VS
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8vsVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
GL 450
GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450vsMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
4.2 TDI V8
6.0 W12
VS
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8vsVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
GL 450
ML 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450vsMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
4.2 TDI V8
6.0 W12 48V Sport
VS
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8vsVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
GL 450
GLK 350 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450vsMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
4.2 TDI V8
35d
VS
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8vsBMWX3 (F25)35d
GL 450
GLS 400
VS
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450vsMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 vs Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 - car comparison - FastVsFaster