Mercedes G class 2012 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 34 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.0 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes G klase 2012 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 13 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 697 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 217 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Touareg scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 104 800 | 18 600 | |
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