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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) · Facelift 2006 6.0 W12vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

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

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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) · Facelift 2006

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Lightest
    2,170 kg
    4,784 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.3 L/100 km
    12.2 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    351 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    653 km
    406 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
450hp336kW
388hp289kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
5,088mm200in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,732mm68in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
300mm12in
-
Trunk volume
500L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
96L
CO2 emissions
375g/km
351g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W126,000 rpm3,250 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
43.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12 has 62 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
2,170 kg
4,784 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
280 km/h
174 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W125.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5005.9 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: 1.0 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
637 km
396 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
653 km
406 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.9 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 s
210 km/h
130 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,732 mm
68.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
5.9 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
450 hp
336 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,732 mm
68.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
375 g/km
351 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 70 km/h (43 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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