The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

€ 82,300
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 78,900
 VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,900

ⓘ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 500 is 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid.
Mercedes GLE 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
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 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
113.9
189
189.7 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.45 %
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes GLE 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
W166
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade 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 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
*CGE*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes GLE 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
758 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
197 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft