Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

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 (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Lightest
    2,273 kg
    5,011 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
360hp268kW
333hp248kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,273kg5,011lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
3,250kg7,165lb
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
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km514mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
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
520L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions-
225g/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 (X166) GL 400PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 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 (X166)GL 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
32.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 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
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 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 (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 27 hp (20 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 (X166)GL 400
480 Nm
354 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 (X166)GL 400
2,360 kg
5,203 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 (X166)GL 400
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 (X166)GL 4006.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 0.2 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 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 2.5 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 (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 (X166)GL 400
1,042 km
647 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 (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.7 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 (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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)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 (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 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 (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.7 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 (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
360 hp
268 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
826 km
514 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
-
225 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 (X166) GL 400
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 87 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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