1996 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (343 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | E | Touareg |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |