The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 69,700
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
€ 91,200
 VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,200

ⓘ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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
76.2
84.9
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
4806 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6614 lb
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.64 %
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 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 450 AMG
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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
*DMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
362 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
13.28 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
27 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
672 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
672 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
162.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft