Mercedes-Benz G 400 d
Suv · Diesel
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Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI
Suv · Diesel
Mercedes-Benz G 400 d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz G 400 d
A premium, diesel-powered five-seater focused on road trips and family duties, pairing strong torque with efficient long-distance consumption. Big cargo capacity and confident pace make it a capable long-haul companion.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety7.5 L/100km
Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI
Car B
Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI
With a 421 hp, 900 Nm V8 TDI and an 810 L trunk, the Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI blends long-distance efficiency with family practicality. It ranks strongly for reliability and safety, but is less at home in tight city use or hard performance driving.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety421 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 67 / 84
City 28 / 28
Budget / value 29 / 46
Road trip 71 / 79
Performance 28 / 36
Cargo 41 / 53
Practical 43 / 61
Premium 64 / 45
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz G 400 d · Orange = Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz G 400 d Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz G 400 d

  • Efficient for its class on highways (7.5 L/100 km combined).
  • Strong torque (700 Nm) and 0–100 km/h in 5.1 s aid effortless overtakes.
  • Generous 600 L cargo space supports road trips and growing families.
  • Premium positioning suits buyers seeking an upscale diesel model.

Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI

  • Huge 810 L cargo area and five seats suit growing families
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km, good for road trips
  • Effortless overtaking from 421 hp/900 Nm and 5.8 s 0–100 km/h
  • Ranks strongly for reliability and safety in our system

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz G 400 d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz G 400 d uses 7.5 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI if…
More power
Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI puts out 421 hp vs 330 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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