The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 58,500

€ 54,700

€ 58,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
70.7
76.2
84.9
67.3
76.4
86.9
76.2 in
Width
76.4 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
70.7 in
Height
67.3 in
114.8
189.7
114.3
189
189.7 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.04 %

General
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
W166
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 V6 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
*CVW*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLE 250 d
201 hp
201 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 250 d
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
22.76 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLE 250 d
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
805 mi
Range
928 mi
Mercedes GLE 250 d
805 mi
928 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes GLE 250 d
111 kWh
137.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 250 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft