Mercedes GL 2006 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes GL is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Touareg has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 2.5 - 6.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 - 388 HP | 174 - 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 - 700 NM | 360 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 9.5 seconds | 5.9 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 - 15.9 | 8.3 - 16.4 | |
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Mercedes GL petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Touareg. On average, Mercedes GL equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GL can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.72 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 34 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 1570 litres | |
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Mercedes GL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GL has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 730 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Mercedes GL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 3`138 | ~ 2`979 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 6800 | |
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