Volkswagen Taigun vs Mercedes-Benz GL [2010-2013]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and Mercedes-Benz GL [2010-2013]. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GL [2010-2013] price is Rs. 70.80 Lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GL [2010-2013] is available in 2987 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl and GL [2010-2013] provides the mileage of 10.1 kmpl.

Taigun vs GL [2010-2013] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	GL [2010-2013]
Price	Rs. 11.70 Lakh	Rs. 70.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	2987 cc
Power	114 bhp	224 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GL [2010-2013]

3.0 Grand Edition Executive

Rs. 70.80 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Mercedes-Benz GL [2010-2013]

3.0 Grand Edition Executive

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	11.3
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2987 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	V6 Diesel engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	224 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	510 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.87View Mileage Details	10.1View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	994
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	AIRMATIC air suspension
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	AIRMATIC air suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	6.05
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	275 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	275 / 50 R20

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Rear Armrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Rising Blue Metallic
	Carbon Steel Grey
	Wild Cherry Red
	Reflex Silver
	Curcuma Yellow
	Candy White

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Taigun vs GL [2010-2013] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Taigun and Mercedes-Benz GL [2010-2013]?

Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GL [2010-2013] price is Rs. 70.80 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Taigun is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Taigun and GL [2010-2013] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, mileage of Taigun is 19.87kmpl and for the 3.0 Grand Edition Executive variant, mileage of GL [2010-2013] is 10.1kmpl. Thus making Taigun the most fuel efficient as compared to GL [2010-2013]

Q: How is the performance of Taigun compared to GL [2010-2013]?

For the Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Taigun produces 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm of power and 178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm of torque. For the 3.0 Grand Edition Executive variant, 2987 cc Diesel engine of GL [2010-2013] produces 224 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 510 Nm @ 2800 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Taigun vs Mercedes-Benz GL [2010-2013]

Length (mm)	4221	5099
Width (mm)	1760	2124
Height (mm)	1612	1840
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	3075
Ground Clearance (mm)	188
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208	2505

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	385	520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	100

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Sunroof / Moonroof		Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	Projector with Xenon
Taillights	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited