The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 350 de 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 75,600

€ 58,400

€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 350 de 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 V6 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes GLE 350 de
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
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
114.3
189
193.9 in
Length
189 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 350 de
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5853 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
7187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb

Weight Difference:
1036 lb
17.7 %

General
Mercedes GLE 350 de
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
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 de
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CVV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 de
302 hp
258 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 de
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLE 350 de
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.67 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 de
19.38 lb/hp
18.67 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 350 de
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
214 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 de
214 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
3672 mi
Range
914 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 de
3672 mi
914 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 de
22.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
29 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 350 de
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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