The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 72,700

€ 50,900

€ 72,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 450 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLE 450
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
69.8
76.7
84.9
67.3
76.4
86.9
76.7 in
Width
76.4 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.8 in
Height
67.3 in
117.9
193.9
113.9
188.8
193.9 in
Length
188.8 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 450
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4894 lb
Curb Weight
4804 lb
6548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
1.84 %

General
Mercedes GLE 450
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
W167
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 450
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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
*CVW*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
384 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450
384 hp
201 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLE 450
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450
12.74 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 450
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450
28 mpg
34 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
37 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
636 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes GLE 450
636 mi
754 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450
157.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 450
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1501 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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