Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018) or Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)?

2018–present vs 2018–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Boot: G-Klasa W463 (2018) 667 l, Touareg III (CR) 810 l.
Lowest consumption: G-Klasa W463 (2018) 9.3 l/100 km, Touareg III (CR) 3.2 l/100 km.
Power: G-Klasa W463 (2018) 210–432 kW, Touareg III (CR) 170–340 kW.
Standard equipment: G-Klasa W463 (2018) 41 items (Standard), Touareg III (CR) 28 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: Touareg III (CR) from €27,400 (1 listing); no G-Klasa W463 (2018) is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018)2018–present · 7 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Exclusive, Professional LineSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)2018–present · 6 engines · Basis, Atmosphere, Elegance, R-LineSpecifications →1 listing from €27,400 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018)2018–presentno listings	Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)2018–present1 listing · from €27,400
Dimensions
Length	Length4,817 mm–4,873 mm	Length4,878 mm
Width	Width1,931 mm–1,984 mm	Width1,984 mm
Height	Height1,969 mm–1,986 mm	Height1,702 mm–1,717 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,890 mm	Wheelbase2,894 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance241 mm–250 mm	Ground clearance215 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume454 l–667 l	Trunk volume665 l–810 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,429 kg–3,085 kg	Curb weight2,020 kg–2,465 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank100 l	Fuel tank75 l–90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines6
Power	Power210–432 kW (286–587 hp)	Power170–340 kW (231–462 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.9–4.0	Displacement (l)3.0–4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · G 450 d	Lowest consumption3.2 l/100 km · 3.0 eHybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · G 63 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · 4.0 TDI V8
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim41 · Standard	Items in the base trim28 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim48 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort12 · 7
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking✓	Automatic Parking—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
360° Camera	360° Camera✓	360° Camera—
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✓
Heated Steering Wheel	Heated Steering Wheel✓	Heated Steering Wheel—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior8 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Front Seats Memory	Front Seats Memory✓	Front Seats Memory—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting✓	Ambient Lighting—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Automatic High Beam	Automatic High Beam✓	Automatic High Beam—
Equipment · Safety7 · 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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor✓	Blind Spot Monitor—
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior6 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
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	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€27,400

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018) or Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)?

Length: Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4,878 mm, Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018) 4,873 mm (a 5 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,894 vs 2,890 mm. Boot: 810 vs 667 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018) or Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018) uses 9.3 l/100 km (G 450 d); the most frugal Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.2 l/100 km (3.0 eHybrid).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018) or Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W463 (2018) makes 432 kW (587 hp) (G 580 EQ); the strongest Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 340 kW (462 hp) (R eHybrid).

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