Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TSI

320 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
333hp248kW
320hp239kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,244kg4,947lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
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Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
980km609mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu 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
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Rear track
1,675mm66in
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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
218g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI5,700-6,500 rpm2,900-4,700 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
30.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
2,244 kg
4,947 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 400
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
235 km/h
146 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 4006.6 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 0.4 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 400
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 0.8 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 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
1,064 km
661 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
980 km
609 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 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 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 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 400
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.0 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 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,244 kg
4,947 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
1,064 km
661 mi
980 km
609 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
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Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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