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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015 Volkswagen Taos SUV 2024-present
Spec height1 72.8 in 2 
+ 8.35 in
1 64.5 in Spec height1
+ 4.37 in 2
+ 3.62 in 2 76.1 in Spec width2
1 72.5 in Spec width2
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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″
Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 21″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Taos SUV 2024 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Taos SUV 2024 is 3.62 in narrower and 8.35 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012. It has 4.4 in less ground clearance.

Compact
Size class
Full-size
+2
175.9 in
Length
202 in
+26.1
72.5 in
Width2
76.1 in
+3.6
82.6 in
Width incl. mirrors
84.29 in
+1.69
64.5 in
Height1
72.8 in
+8.3
105.9 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
+15.2
6.5 in
Ground clearance3
10.9 in
+4.4
3201.1 lbs
Weight4,6
5412.3 lbs
+70%
5
Seats max.
--
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
24 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
81.2 cu ft
27.9 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
65.9 cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ --
Price EU7
€ 74286
$ 24995
Price US7
$ --
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
Featured in
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