The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

€ 65,500
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes GLE 400
€ 76,100
 VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 65,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLE 400 is 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg V8 TDI
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
76.2
84.9
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
76.4
86.9
76.2 in
Width
76.4 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
70.7 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
113.9
189
189.7 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6526 lb
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
7.27 %
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg V8 TDI
W166
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
VW Touareg V8 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
328 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Performance

Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg V8 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
28 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
683 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
680 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
161.1 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 400
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 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