The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 58,500
€ 62,000
€ 58,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLE 250 d is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF.
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
70.7
76.2
84.9
67.6
78.1
86.3
76.2 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
70.7 in
Height
67.6 in
114.8
189.7
114.3
192
189.7 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.65 %
General
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
W166
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
*DCB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes GLE 250 d
201 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Mercedes GLE 250 d
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
22.76 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLE 250 d
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
805 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes GLE 250 d
805 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 250 d
111 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
