Touareg V8 vs Benz S-Class S 500
Volkswagen · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
Touareg V8
Beats the Benz S-Class S 500 by 0.00s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Touareg V8 beats the Benz S-Class S 500 by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Touareg V8 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
421 hp
429 hp
0–100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
4.0L V8 Turbo Diesel
V6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
770 Nm
700 Nm
Price
$70,000
$109,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Touareg V8
Benz S-Class S 500
100 m
5.783s
5.783s
1/8 mile
8.555s
8.555s
1/4 mile
12.875s
12.875s
1 km
23.132s
23.132s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Touareg V8 is $70,000 vs $109,000 for the Benz S-Class S 500 — a $39,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Touareg V8 or the Benz S-Class S 500?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Touareg V8 is faster, beating the Benz S-Class S 500 by 0.00 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Touareg V8 vs the Benz S-Class S 500?
The Touareg V8 hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the Benz S-Class S 500 does it in 4.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Touareg V8 produces 421 hp; the Benz S-Class S 500 produces 429 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Touareg V8 tops out at 250 km/h, and the Benz S-Class S 500 reaches 250 km/h.
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