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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIvsMercedes-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) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

  • 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
    1,099 km
    683 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
340hp254kW
333hp248kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,297kg5,064lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,960kg6,526lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,099km683mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
239g/km
225g/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 4.2 V8 TDIMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
32.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI has 7 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) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
800 Nm
590 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
2,297 kg
5,064 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4006.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 0.9 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 0.5 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
1,099 km
683 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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
4,801 mm
189.0 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 (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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 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 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 (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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
340 hp
254 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
1,099 km
683 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
239 g/km
225 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 320 Nm more
  • Is 63 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 57 km (36 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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