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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI 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 TDI V8

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
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Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    934 km
    580 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
340hp254kW
306hp228kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
2,297kg5,064lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,920kg6,437lb
2,415kg5,324lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
934km580mi
Calculated
759km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu 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
580L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
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 TDI V8Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI 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 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 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 TDI V8Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
26.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 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 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
306 hp
228 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 has 34 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 TDI V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 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 TDI V8
2,297 kg
5,064 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 TDI V8
242 km/h
150 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 TDI V85.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V66.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: 0.7 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 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

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 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 TDI V8
934 km
580 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 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 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 TDI V8
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
4,795 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 TDI V8
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-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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI 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 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 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 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 TDI V8Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 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
934 km
580 mi
759 km
471 mi
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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 TDI V8Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 430 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Is 527 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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