2005 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz S | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | S | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |