Volkswagen Touareg (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) Specs

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Volkswagen Touareg	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine	turbocharged 4.9L V10 Diesel OHC-2v 310 hp@3750 553 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD w/low range	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.4 in	124.6 in	-12.2 in
Length	187.2 in	206.5 in	-19.3 in
Width	75.9 in	73.7 in	2.2 in
Height	68.0 in	58.0 in	10 in
Curb Weight	5825 lb.	4674 lb.	1151 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	23.8 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.8 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	59.1 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.9 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.5 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	58.7 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.4 in	-59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	42.3 in	-6.7 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	84.2 in (over 2 rows)	-7.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.0 ft³	16.4 ft³	14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	16.4 ft³	54.6 ft³

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review

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