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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIvsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Lightest
    2,251 kg
    4,963 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    180 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,449 km
    901 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
262hp195kW
258hp192kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,251kg4,963lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
92.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
41.4s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,449km901mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
580L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
180g/km
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI3,800-4,400 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.4 s
51.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 0.3 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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 0.9 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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
1,449 km
901 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI 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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
262 hp
195 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
1,449 km
901 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
180 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 129 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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