2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Touareg | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
