The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (20 - ..) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 124,400

€ 76,100

€ 124,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
67.7
76.7
84.9
67.3
76.4
86.9
76.7 in
Width
76.4 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
67.7 in
Height
67.3 in
115.6
195.3
113.9
189
195.3 in
Length
189 in
115.6 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5324 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6878 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
4.88 %

General
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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 63 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
*CKD*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
563 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
563 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
553 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V8 TDI
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9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
9.46 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
21 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
32 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
464 mi
Range
683 mi
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
464 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
216 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).
187.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
216 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
444 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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