Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 500

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 FSI V8

360 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500

  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lightest
    2,273 kg
    5,011 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    826 km
    514 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
360hp268kW
388hp289kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,273kg5,011lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
3,150kg6,945lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
93.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km514mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
5,461cc333cu 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
520L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions-
317g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
29.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500 has 28 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 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 FSI V8
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
240 km/h
149 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 FSI V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: 1.5 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 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 FSI V8
826 km
514 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI 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 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
6.5 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 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
360 hp
268 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 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
826 km
514 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
-
317 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 FSI V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 97 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 91 km (57 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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