The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 69,700
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
€ 62,000
 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000

ⓘ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 AMG is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF.
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
76.2
84.9
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
78.1
86.3
76.2 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
70.7 in
Height
67.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
114.3
192
189.7 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6151 lb
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.34 %
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
W166
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
*DCB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
362 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
13.28 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
27 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
672 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
672 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
162.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft