The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 65,500
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes GLE 400
€ 62,000
 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
€ 65,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000

ⓘ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 400 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF.
Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
76.2
84.9
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
78.1
86.3
76.2 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
70.7 in
Height
67.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
114.3
192
189.7 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6151 lb
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.17 %
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
W166
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
*DCB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
328 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
28 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
680 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
161.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft