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
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 350 d
€ 62,300
 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
€ 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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
114.3
192
189.7 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.82 %
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
254 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
18.88 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft