The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 69,700
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
€ 51,400
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
76.2
84.9
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
76.4
86.9
76.2 in
Width
76.4 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
70.7 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.9
188.8
189.7 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
6460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6305 lb
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.27 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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 450 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
*CAS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
362 hp
237 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
13.28 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
27 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
672 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
672 mi
714 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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 V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1512 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft