The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 69,500
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes GLE 350 d
€ 91,200
 VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
€ 69,500
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 1.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
69.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
76.7
84.9
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
78.1
86.3
76.7 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
69.8 in
Height
67.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
117.9
193.9
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
114.3
192
193.9 in
Length
192 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6768 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6614 lb
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.24 %
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
W167
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
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
*DMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
268 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
443 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
18.38 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
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
33 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
569 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
146.1 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
340 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1841 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