2008 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz G and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. (154 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | G | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 4171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
