The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 72,700

€ 62,300

€ 72,700
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 slightly. The Mercedes GLE 450 is 1.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLE 450
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
69.8
76.7
84.9
67.6
78.1
86.3
76.7 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
69.8 in
Height
67.6 in
117.9
193.9
114.3
192
193.9 in
Length
192 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 450
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4894 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
6.76 %

General
Mercedes GLE 450
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
W167
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 450
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*DEN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
384 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450
384 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLE 450
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
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450
12.74 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 450
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450
28 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
40 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
636 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes GLE 450
636 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450
157.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
322 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 450
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