Touareg V8 vs GLC 43
Volkswagen · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
GLC 43
Beats the Touareg V8 by 0.21s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the GLC 43 beats the Touareg V8 comfortably, finishing 0.21 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the GLC 43 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
421 hp
402 hp
0–100 km/h
4.9s
4.7s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
4.0L V8 Turbo Diesel
V6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
770 Nm
520 Nm
Price
$70,000
$54,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Touareg V8
GLC 43
100 m
5.783s
5.676s
1/8 mile
8.555s
8.404s
1/4 mile
12.875s
12.667s
1 km
23.132s
22.831s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: GLC 43 is $54,000 vs $70,000 for the Touareg V8 — a $16,000 gap. Power: Touareg V8 makes 19 hp more (421 vs 402). 0–100 km/h: GLC 43 is 0.20s quicker (4.9s vs 4.7s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Touareg V8 or the GLC 43?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the GLC 43 is faster, beating the Touareg V8 by 0.21 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Touareg V8 vs the GLC 43?
The Touareg V8 hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the GLC 43 does it in 4.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Touareg V8 produces 421 hp; the GLC 43 produces 402 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Touareg V8 tops out at 250 km/h, and the GLC 43 reaches 250 km/h.
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