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Background grid Volkswagen Taos SUV 2024-present Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015
Spec height1 64.5 in 2
1 72.8 in Spec height1
 + 8.35 in
1 + 4.37 in
2 175.9 in Spec length
+ 26.06 in 1 202 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 21″
Volkswagen Taos SUV 2024 - present
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Volkswagen
Taos
SUV
Gen. 1.1 | 2024 - present
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Spotted in the USA 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 vs. Volkswagen Taos SUV 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 26.06 in longer and 8.35 in higher compared to Volkswagen Taos SUV 2024. It has 4.4 in more ground clearance.

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
202 in
+26.1
Length
175.9 in
76.1 in
+3.6
Width2
72.5 in
84.29 in
+1.69
Width incl. mirrors
82.6 in
72.8 in
+8.3
Height1
64.5 in
121.1 in
+15.2
Wheelbase
105.9 in
10.9 in
+4.4
Ground clearance3
6.5 in
5412.3 lbs
+70%
Weight4,6
3201.1 lbs
--
Seats max.
5
24 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
-- cu ft
81.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
27.9 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
65.9 cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 74286
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 24995
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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