The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 117,100

€ 54,700

€ 117,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 63 AMG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
69.4
77.6
84.9
67.3
76.4
86.9
77.6 in
Width
76.4 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.4 in
Height
67.3 in
114.8
191
114.3
189
191 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5170 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
6.83 %

General
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.982
Engine Code
*CVW*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
550 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
550 hp
201 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
9.4 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
20 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
25 mpg
highway
39 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
490 mi
Range
928 mi
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
490 mi
928 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
223.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft