Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2014) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2013) Specs

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2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	Mercedes-Benz M-Class	Volkswagen Touareg
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@4000 406 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.8 in	113.9 in	0.9 in
Length	189.1 in	188.8 in	0.3 in
Width	75.2 in	76.4 in	-1.2 in
Height	70.7 in	68.2 in	2.5 in
Curb Weight	5038 lb.	4974 lb.	64 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	22.5 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	59.8 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.4 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.9 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.4 in	56.7 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	34.9 in	3.5 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.2 ft³	32.1 ft³	4.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	70.9 ft³	0.1 ft³

2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review

2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review

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