2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 337 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. (460 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | E500 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1919 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
