The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

€ 65,800
Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes GLE 300 d
€ 74,600
 VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes GLE 300 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 300 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
69.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
76.7
84.9
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
76.7 in
Width
76.4 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.8 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
117.9
193.9
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
193.9 in
Length
188.8 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 300 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4784 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6437 lb
Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
5.53 %
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes GLE 300 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
W167
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLE 300 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
242 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 300 d
242 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 300 d
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Performance

Mercedes GLE 300 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 300 d

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 300 d
19.77 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 300 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLE 300 d
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
662 mi
Range
580 mi
Mercedes GLE 300 d
662 mi
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
187.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 300 d
125.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 300 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1373 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft