The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)

€ 78,500
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 500 e
€ 53,700
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 78,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700

ⓘ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 e is 0.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLE 500 e
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
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 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
113.9
188.8
189.7 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 500 e
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5434 lb
Curb Weight
4744 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6261 lb
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
690 lb
12.7 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes GLE 500 e
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
W166
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLE 500 e
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
*CRC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
436 hp
242 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
479 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLE 500 e
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500 e

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
12.46 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 500 e
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500 e
71 mpg
33 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1506 mi
Range
734 mi
Mercedes GLE 500 e
1506 mi
734 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500 e
62.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 500 e
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1517 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft