The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)

€ 61,400
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 350 d
€ 53,700
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 61,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700

ⓘ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 350 d is 0.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
113.9
188.8
189.7 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4744 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6261 lb
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.06 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
W166
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 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
*CRC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
254 hp
242 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
18.88 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
903 mi
Range
734 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
903 mi
734 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
131.6 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1517 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft