Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 63 AMG 2018 - vs - Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive 2018

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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 63 AMG 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

GL-Class

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

125,300

Updated:

22 Mar 2018

60,195

Updated:

02 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

7-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

26.40gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Black

#000000

Dakota Brown Metallic

#403524

Diamond Silver Metallic

#C5CDD2

Iridium Silver Metallic

#ADB1B2

Lunar Blue Metallic

#18294B

Obsidian Black Metallic

#211810

Palladium Silver Metallic

#888785

Polar White

#E1E0DE

Steel Grey Metallic

#6A7575

designo Cardinal Red Metallic

#A02C32

designo Diamond White Metallic

#EDE4D7

Color:

Black Oak Brown Metallic

#281F1A

Canyon Gray Metallic

#595B58

Dark Flint Metallic

#374142

Deep Black Metallic

#000000

Moonlight Blue

#202E37

Pure White

#FFFFFF

Reflex Silver Metallic

#D8D8D8

Sand Gold Metallic

#A69F95

Reef Blue Metallic

#243551

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Most buyers will be well-served by the GLS 450. It delivers solid performance along with its luxurious cabin, plus it leaves room for customization with numerous options packages.

PROS
Spacious third-row seat can accommodate adults
Ample acceleration with any powertrain choice
Quiet cabin with luxurious trim
Available off-road package gives it true capability in the dirt

CONS
Many desirable features don't come standard
Large price jump from GLS 450 to GLS 550

By:

edmunds.com

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS takes an old-school tack to modern-SUV design, and it works.

Pros
Lots of room
Lots of flexibility
Big luxury SUV panache
Lots of safety technology on tap
AMG–no, really

Cons
Dated switchgear
COMAND is cumbersome
Diesel’s been deleted

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class ranked #2 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 8.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 38 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Powerful engines
Fuel-efficient V6
Handsome, spacious cabin
Smooth ride

Cons
Fewer standard features than some rivals

By:

usnews.com

The original Volkswagen Touareg was famous for offering a 5.0-litre V10 diesel engine that made it one of the most powerful models in its class.

Pros
Good value
Copes well in the mud
Smart interior

Cons
Depreciation worries
Hybrid isn’t economical
Can’t carry seven

By:

carwow.co.uk

The VW Touareg has been a constant for Volkswagen since 2003. It was the firm’s very first off-roader, and paved the way for the now four-strong SUV line-up. However, with the current car more than eight years old, VW thought it high time the mainstay was given a complete overhaul.
So, for 2018, the Touareg is new from the ground up. It is 77mm longer and 44mm wider than before, and it sits on the VW Group’s flagship MLBevo platform. That means it shares many of its internals with cars such as the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne, as well as high-end models like the Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus.

By:

autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

13.00mpg

17.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

18.00mpg

23.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Engine Size/Displacement:

5.50L

3.60L

Torque:

561ft-lbs

at 1 750rpm

266ft-lbs

at 2 500rpm

Horsepower:

577hp

at 5 500rpm

280hp

at 6 200rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

40.70Feet

39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

203.20in

188.80in

Width:

84.30in

76.40in

Height:

72.80in

68.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.50in

7.90in

Front Track:

65.00in

Rear Track:

66.00in

Wheel Base:

121.10in

113.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.20

39.60

Rear Head Room:

40.00

38.90

Front Leg Room:

40.30in

41.40in

Rear leg room:

38.50in

36.70in

Front Hip Room:

58.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

58.50in

59.80in

Rear Hip Room:

57.40in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.30in

56.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

93.80cu.ft

64.00cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

7500lbs

7716lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

32.10cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

26.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

26.00degrees

Curb Weight:

5754.00lbs

4696.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Remote keyless power door locks

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

10 -way power driver seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Leatherette

10-Way Power Passenger Seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Massaging

Premium Leather

10-way power passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Leatherette

10 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Power folding split-bench third row seats

Reclining rear seats

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear ventilation ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

Folding center armrest

Heated

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Extended cabin heating

Leather steering wheel

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Cooled storage compartment

Entertainment

DVD player:

yes

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

Memory card slot

1 Subwoofer(S)

14 Total Speakers

830 Watts Stereo Output

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System

Speed-Sensitive Volume Control

Surround Audio (Discrete)

6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB connection

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Speed sensitive volume control

10 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Memory card slot

620 Watts Stereo Output

Dynaudio Premium Brand Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

Airbag Deployment Notification*

PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist

Rear height adjustable headrests

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Post-collision safety system

Brake drying

Pre-collision safety system

Emergency Braking Preparation

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Turn signal mirrors

Rear Side Air Bags (SPC)

Emergency Service*

Vehicle Alarm notification*

LED Headlamp

Adaptive Headlights

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Cornering Lights

Self-Leveling Headlights

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

4-Wheel ABS

Brake drying

Self-leveling headlights

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Turn signal mirrors

Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp

Rear center 3-point belt

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Pre-Collision Safety System

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Cornering Lights

Options

Packages:

Accessory Chrome Package

Appearance Package

AMG Night Package

Exterior Options:

Wheel Locks

Trailer Hitch (Class IV)

22" AMG Multi-Spoke Black Alloy Wheels

21" AMG Twin Cross Spoke Black Alloy Wheels

22" AMG Multi-Spoke Bicolor Alloy Wheels

Roof Rack

Roof Edge Spoiler

Splash Guards

Trailer Hitch Extras

Interior Options:

Heated Steering Wheel

Heated & Cooled Front Cup Holders

Air Ionization With Air Filter

Accessory Rear Seat Entertainment System

Rear Seat Entertainment

Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wiring

Bang & Olufsen Sound System

Power EASY-ENTRY Feature For 2nd-Row Seats

2nd Row Side-Window Sunshades

Wood/Leather Steering Wheel

AMG Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel

2nd Row Seat Pass-Thru

Roadside Assistance Kit

Rubber Mat Kit

Luggage Net

First Aid Kit

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leather

#131313

Black, leatherette

#131313

Crystal Grey/Black, leather

#A3A1A0

Espresso Brown, leatherette

#483F3D

Ginger Beige/Black, leather

#9E8B7C

Ginger Beige/Black, leatherette

#B6A598

Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leather

#BBA899

Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leatherette

#9E8B7C

Saddle Brown/Black, leather

#936555

designo Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa, premium leather

#534A48

designo Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather

#C4BDB9

Color:

#101010

Black Anthracite, leatherette

#B4A599

Cornsilk Beige, leatherette

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Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 63 AMG 2018 - vs - Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive 2018

General

Also called:

GL-Class

Also called:

--

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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