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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIvsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 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

3.0 V6 TSI

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2014-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,329kg5,135lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
87.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
93.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,737mm68in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,658mm65in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
493L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,555L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions-
218g/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 3.0 V6 TSIMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
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
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
29.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 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
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
333 hp
248 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
2,329 kg
5,135 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 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 20143.0 V6 TSI6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 4006.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: 0.1 s.

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 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.6 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
493 L
17.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,737 mm
68.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,329 kg
5,135 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
493 L
17.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,737 mm
68.4 in
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
Range score
-
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
218 g/km
Trunk score
493 L
17.4 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 31 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 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

  • Smallest trunk

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