The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 350 de 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 75,600

€ 91,200

€ 75,600
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 de 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 de
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
69.8
76.7
84.9
67.6
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
117.9
193.9
114.3
192
193.9 in
Length
192 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 350 de
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5853 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
7187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
13 %

General
Mercedes GLE 350 de
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 de
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*DMV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 de
302 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 de
516 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLE 350 de
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 de
19.38 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 350 de
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
214 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 de
214 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
3672 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 de
3672 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
22.7 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 de
22.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
29 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 350 de
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft














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