The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 61,400

€ 91,200

€ 61,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,200
ⓘ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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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 350 d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
4795 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
5.85 %

General
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
*DMV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
254 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
457 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
18.88 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
37 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
903 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
903 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
131.6 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft














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