Comparison - Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive 2019 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 2017

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Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-Line 2019

General

Other Names:

Also called:

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Also called:

GL-Class

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

53,145

Updated:

02 Dec 2016

74,929

Updated:

01 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2019

2016

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

26.40gals

Exterior Colors:

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

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

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The name sounds odd, but the Touareg offers a comfortable ride and spirited performance—something we all can understand. Its 3.6-liter V-6 makes 280 hp and is mated to an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The Touareg is large, comfortable, and solid—plus it’s equally at home both on and off the pavement. A standard touchscreen infotainment display is functional but dated; the optional adaptive cruise control and automated emergency braking, however, are well engineered and effective.

By:

caranddriver.com

PROS
Comfortable, tech-laden interior
Active safety functions
3.5 tonne towing, real off-road ability
Ride on standard air suspension

CONS
No seven-seat option
Lacks a full-size spare tyre
Expensive for a Volkswagen

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caradvice.com.au

The GLS-Class officially makes its debut for 2017, though it's really a slightly revised version of the outgoing GL-Class. Highlights include modified exterior styling, a newly standard nine-speed automatic transmission (except on the AMG GLS 63) and a touchpad-operated infotainment system with a larger screen and available Apple CarPlay. Also, all engines except the GLS450's turbocharged V6 get a bit more horsepower this year.

Pros
Third row is large enough for adults
Spirited acceleration with any of the three gasoline engines
Impressive fuel economy with the diesel engine
Quiet cabin with high-end trimmings and features.

Cons
Diesel-powered model feels relatively slow when passing and merging
Big price jump from the six-cylinder models to the V8-powered versions.

By:

edmunds.com

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS gets the first-class upgrade along with its name change—and a Maybach edition is waiting in the wings.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class marks a significant, mid-cycle upgrade for what was previously knew as the GL-Class. As part of a nomenclature change sweeping the entire brand, each of the German luxury maker's sport-utility vehicles has received new badging and a full or partial makeover to bring the lineup into more obvious parallels with its sedans—so this large, three-row SUV becomes the GLS, to align it with the largest S-Class sedan. Hence the S in its new name.

Pros
Spacious, flexible interior
Rugged-lux, with some added panache
Great set of safety, infotainment features

Cons
Not an entirely new vehicle
Some switchgear looks dated
Cumbersome COMAND interface

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thecarconnection.com

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class ranks 1 out of 8 Luxury Large SUVs. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS hits most of the right notes for a large SUV. It boasts a supple ride, three powerful engine choices, three rows of roomy seats, and the same level of luxury that has come to be synonymous with the brand. However, the GLS has fewer standard features than many rivals do, and its available V8 engines are less fuel-efficient than those offered by many competitors.

Pros
Powerful engine lineup
Smooth ride
Three rows of spacious seats

Cons
Fewer features than some rivals
V8 engines get subpar fuel economy

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usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Diesel

Fuel Economy City USA:

17.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

23.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.60L

3.00L

Torque:

266ft-lbs

at 2 500rpm

455ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

280hp

at 6 200rpm

255hp

at 3 600rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.00Feet

40.70Feet

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:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

188.80in

201.60in

Width:

76.40in

84.30in

Height:

68.20in

72.80in

Ground Clearance:

7.90in

8.50in

Front Track:

65.00in

Rear Track:

66.00in

Wheel Base:

113.90in

121.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

41.20

Rear Head Room:

38.90

40.00

Front Leg Room:

41.40in

40.30in

Rear leg room:

36.70in

38.50in

Front Hip Room:

58.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.80in

58.50in

Rear Hip Room:

57.40in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.70in

58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

64.00cu.ft

93.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

7716lbs

7500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

32.10cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

26.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

26.00degrees

Curb Weight:

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:

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Remote keyless power door locks

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

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

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

8 -way power passenger seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear ventilation ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

Folding center armrest

Heated

Power folding split-bench third row seats

Reclining rear seats

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

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:

Extended cabin heating

Leather steering wheel

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Cooled storage compartment

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Leather steering wheel

Sun sensor

Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

yes

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

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

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

Memory card slot

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:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Front ventilated 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:

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

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 assist

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Turn signal mirrors

Rear Side Air Bags (SPC)

Emergency Service*

Vehicle Alarm notification*

Options

Exterior Options:

Roof Rack

Roof Edge Spoiler

Splash Guards

Trailer Hitch Extras

Interior Options:

Roadside Assistance Kit

Rubber Mat Kit

Luggage Net

First Aid Kit

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

#101010

Black Anthracite, leatherette

#B4A599

Cornsilk Beige, leatherette

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

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Comparison - Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive 2019 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 2017

General

Also called:

--

Also called:

GL-Class

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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