The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 69,500

€ 77,400

€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 350 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid.
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
69.8
76.7
84.9
67.3
76.4
86.9
76.7 in
Width
76.4 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.8 in
Height
67.3 in
117.9
193.9
113.9
188.8
193.9 in
Length
188.8 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6768 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.45 %

General
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
W167
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI Hybrid
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
*CGE*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
268 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
443 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
18.38 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
33 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
30 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
569 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
569 mi
644 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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).
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
146.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1841 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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