The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 75,300

€ 74,600

€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 43 AMG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
69.4
77.6
84.9
67.3
76.4
86.9
77.6 in
Width
76.4 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.4 in
Height
67.3 in
114.8
191
113.9
188.8
191 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4806 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
5.09 %

General
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
W166
Generation
7P
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 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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
362 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
13.28 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
26 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
32 mpg
highway
32 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
649 mi
Range
580 mi
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
649 mi
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
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 43 AMG
168.7 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1373 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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