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Background grid Volkswagen Touareg SUV 2002-2010 Mercedes-Benz M SUV 2001-2005
Spec height1 1.726 m 2
1 1.82 m Spec height1
 + 9.4 cm
+ 11.6 cm 2 4.754 m Spec length
1 4.638 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV 2001 - 2005
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Mercedes-Benz
M-Class
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Gen. 1 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image Quality
Volkswagen Touareg SUV 2002 - 2010
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Volkswagen
Touareg
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2002 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001 vs. Volkswagen Touareg (7L) SUV 2002


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001 is 11.6 cm shorter and 9.4 cm higher compared to Volkswagen Touareg (7L) SUV 2002. It offers 29% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
463.8 cm
Length
475.4 cm
+11.6
184 cm
Width2
192.8 cm
+8.8
212.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
221.7 cm
+9.2
182 cm
+9.4
Height1
172.6 cm
282 cm
Wheelbase
285.5 cm
+3.5
20.4 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
2175 kg
Weight4,6
2289 kg
+6%
7
+2
Seats max.
5
633 l
+15%
Cargo volume EU4
555 l
2020 l
+29%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1570 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 41180
+4%
Price EU7
€ 39950
$ --
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).
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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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