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Volkswagen Touareg (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2015) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Touareg and 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2016 2015  
Model Volkswagen Touareg Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
240 hp@4000
406 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
240 hp@3600
455 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.9 in 121.0 in -7.1 in
Length 188.8 in 201.6 in -12.8 in
Width 76.4 in 76.4 in 0 in
Height 68.2 in 72.8 in -4.6 in
Curb Weight 4919 lb. 5467 lb. -548 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 26.4 gal. -3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 41.2 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.8 in 58.5 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 40.3 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.9 in 40.0 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.7 in 58.3 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.9 in 38.5 in -3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.9 in -38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 50.5 in -50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.0 in -35 in
Total Legroom 76.3 in (over 2 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.1 ft3 16.0 ft3 16.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 32.1 49.4 ft3 -17.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 70.9 ft3 93.8 ft3 -22.9 ft3

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