The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

€ 75,300
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
€ 62,300
 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLE 43 AMG is an inch shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
69.4
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
77.6
84.9
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
78.1
86.3
77.6 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
69.4 in
Height
67.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
114.8
191
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
114.3
192
191 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.06 %
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
W166
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium 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 43 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
362 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
13.28 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
26 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
649 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
168.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft