Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)?

1990–2018 vs 2010–2018 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm, Touareg II (7P) 4,801 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: G-Klasa W463 640 l, Touareg II (7P) 580 l.
Lowest consumption: G-Klasa W463 11.2 l/100 km, Touareg II (7P) 6.9 l/100 km.
Power: G-Klasa W463 83–450 kW, Touareg II (7P) 150–279 kW.
Standard equipment: G-Klasa W463 30 items (Standard), Touareg II (7P) 43 items (Base).
On Autodrom: G-Klasa W463 from €18,950 (1 listing); no Touareg II (7P) is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4631990–2018 · 14 engines · Standard, designo, Edition 35, Exclusive EditionSpecifications →1 listing from €18,950 →

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)2010–2018 · 6 engines · Base, R-Line, Executive, Edition XSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4631990–20181 listing · from €18,950	Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)2010–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,658 mm–4,737 mm	Length4,795 mm–4,801 mm
Width	Width1,760 mm	Width1,940 mm
Height	Height1,931 mm–1,951 mm	Height1,709 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,893 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm–210 mm	Ground clearance200 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–640 l	Trunk volume580 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,200 kg–2,660 kg	Curb weight2,115 kg–2,385 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank96 l	Fuel tank85 l–100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–2018	Production years2010–2018
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines6
Power	Power83–450 kW (113–612 hp)	Power150–279 kW (204–379 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7–6.0	Displacement (l)3.0–4.1
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · G 350 BlueTEC	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI 262
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · G 65 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · 4.2 TDI V8
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed242 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Standard	Items in the base trim43 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · designo	Items in the top trim48 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 11
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 6
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior7 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
Differential Lock	Differential Lock✓	Differential Lock—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€18,950	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)?

Length: Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4,801 mm, Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 4,737 mm (a 64 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,893 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 580 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 uses 11.2 l/100 km (G 350 BlueTEC); the most frugal Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 6.9 l/100 km (3.0 TDI 262).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 or Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 makes 450 kW (612 hp) (G 65 AMG); the strongest Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 279 kW (379 hp) (3.0 TSI Hybrid).

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