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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2019
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • 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 performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
258hp192kW
262hp195kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,251kg4,963lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
104.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
92.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
43.6s
Calculated
41.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,316km818mi
Calculated
1,449km901mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,801mm189in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
680L
580L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
180g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI3,800-4,400 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.6 s
41.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
2,251 kg
4,963 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d7.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: 0.7 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
1,316 km
818 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
1,449 km
901 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
258 hp
192 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
7.6 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
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

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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
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

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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.8 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

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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
258 hp
192 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
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
Range score
1,316 km
818 mi
1,449 km
901 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
180 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 129 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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