The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 61,400

€ 62,300

€ 61,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300
ⓘ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 350 d is 5.9 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 7.9 cm taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
1796
1935
2157
1717
1984
2193
1935 mm
Width
1984 mm
2157 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2193 mm
1796 mm
Height
1717 mm
2915
4819
2904
4878
4819 mm
Length
4878 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2904 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2850 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
4.83 %

General
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
W166
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
*DEN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
254 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
254 bhp
282 bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
620 NM
600 NM
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
8.56 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
903 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
903 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
131.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
775 kg
Maximum Payload
780 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
810 L














2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1800 L