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Spec height1 1.82 m 2 
+ 9.4 cm
1 1.726 m Spec height1
2 1.84 m Spec width2
+ 8.8 cm 1 1.928 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Touareg SUV 2002 - 2010
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Volkswagen
Touareg
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2002 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV 2001 - 2005
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Mercedes-Benz
M-Class
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Touareg (7L) SUV 2002 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Touareg (7L) SUV 2002 is 8.8 cm wider and 9.4 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001. It offers 23% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
475.4 cm
+11.6
Length
463.8 cm
192.8 cm
+8.8
Width2
184 cm
221.7 cm
+9.2
Width incl. mirrors
212.5 cm
172.6 cm
Height1
182 cm
+9.4
285.5 cm
+3.5
Wheelbase
282 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
20.4 cm
2289 kg
+6%
Weight4,6
2175 kg
5
Seats max.
7
+2
555 l
Cargo volume EU4
633 l
+15%
1570 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2020 l
+29%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 39950
Price EU7
€ 41180
+4%
$ --
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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3064050
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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