The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

€ 69,500
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes GLE 350 d
€ 76,100
 VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
69.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
76.7
84.9
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
117.9
193.9
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
113.9
189
193.9 in
Length
189 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6768 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6526 lb
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
2.71 %
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
W167
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 V8 TDI
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
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
268 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
443 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Performance

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
18.38 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
33 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
683 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
569 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
146.1 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 350 d
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1841 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft