The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 88,400
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (19 - ..) Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
€ 51,400
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 88,400
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 Mercedes GLE 53 AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
69.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (19 - ..)
76.7
84.9
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
76.4
86.9
76.7 in
Width
76.4 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.8 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (19 - ..)
117.9
194.4
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.9
188.8
194.4 in
Length
188.8 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6305 lb
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
5.69 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
W167
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 53 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*CAS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
451 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
451 hp
237 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
384 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 53 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
11.27 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
25 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
30 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
568 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
568 mi
714 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 53 AMG
176.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1642 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