Touareg vs Mercedes GL

THE VIKING · Oct 17, 2006

I have been under the impression that the Touareg is the ultimate SUV, able to drive on and off road, in rivers, up mountains or whatever.

Mercedes GL has recently been introduced here in Norway. I havent been able to test it yet. But it looks nice, and apparently quite capable of getting through what ever obstacles it may come across.

So I am getting a little curious. How is the Mercedes GL compared to Touareg? I believe you guys in the US have had this car for a year now, so maybe you know?

Can it match the Touareg? :confused2:

matthew@f · Oct 18, 2006

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what i have read it is impressive. i like it. here in aus we will get one varient only, they will all have low range and extra clearance. my egg should be nervous

Ross06TouaregV8 · Oct 19, 2006

ill let you know whenever the F@#%ing thing gets here! It was supposed to be delivered 1st wk in oct, now its last week, or 1st wk november :chainsaw:. White w/ tan interior (macadamia?) GL450 w/ offroad package (locking center front and rear diffs, air susp). Can't wait to get a buddy to take the touareg and the GL off road with me to see whats better!

V10 SUVW · Oct 20, 2006

If you truly need room for seven, the GL is the way to go. Better than the Q7 or any of our American made luxury SUVs. But for performance, off-road capability and engine choices, at least in the U.S., the Touareg is the hands-down winner.

The Touareg comes in a V10 TDI, Mercedes has yet to get it's act together to give us the GL 420 CDI, only a wimpy V6 CDI is planned. No date yet on a GL 550. Meanwhile, Audi has announced a V12 TDI Q7. Now we're talking!

matthew@f · Oct 20, 2006

hey viking it is not a real 4WD in norway unless it has huge balloon tyres running 10 psi.... :drunk: you guys take your trucks seriously!!!

Touareg vs Mercedes GL

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