Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

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
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Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    445 Nm
    328 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    826 km
    514 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
360hp268kW
306hp228kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
2,273kg5,011lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,415kg5,324lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
93.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km514mi
Calculated
759km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,525mm178in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
520L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
66L

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 GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
26.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 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
158 km/h
98 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
306 hp
228 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 has 54 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 54 hp (40 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
370 Nm
273 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
1,770 kg
3,902 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
238 km/h
148 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V66.5 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 3.4 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
759 km
471 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
826 km
514 mi
759 km
471 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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