Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI

Suv · Diesel

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

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

Car B

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

The Mercedes-Benz S 350 d leans into reliability, safety, and premium comfort for growing families and road trips. Its torquey diesel is quick and efficient, while tight-city use and hard performance driving aren’t its focus.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7 L/100km

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Usage fit

Family 84 / 75

City 28 / 25

Budget / value 46 / 39

Road trip 79 / 65

Performance 36 / 27

Cargo 53 / 36

Practical 61 / 56

Premium 45 / 69

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

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