Mercedes-Benz GL450 vs Volkswagen Touareg
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GL 450 4MATIC | V6 Sport w/Technology |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65,200 | $49,495 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 26.4 gal | 26.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 362 hp (best) | 280 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft (best) | 266 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 93.8 cu ft (best) | 64 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs | 7,716 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,239 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,371 lbs | 4,696 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in (best) | 113.9 in |
| Length | 201.6 in (best) | 188.8 in |
| Width | 84.3 in (best) | 76.4 in |
| Height | 72.8 in (best) | 68.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz GL450 | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GL 450 4MATIC $65,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | V6 Sport w/Technology $49,495 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | V6 Wolfsburg Edition $52,795 MSRP |
| 3 | — | V6 Executive $60,195 MSRP |