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Mercedes GLS vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or VW Touran?

Mercedes GLS vs VW Touran: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Touran is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,667 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Touran

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS offers substantially more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 254 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Touran is substantially lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,060 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly more boot space – 834 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 479 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries clearly more – 820 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touran shows a few small advantages in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,000
Touran

VW Touran

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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