Model Year | 2008 | 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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.