The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 127,500

€ 50,900

€ 127,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI 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
113.9
188.8
191 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5170 lb
Curb Weight
4804 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
7.08 %

General
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI 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 S AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI 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
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
577 hp
201 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
561 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
8.96 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
20 mpg
34 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
25 mpg
highway
37 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
490 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
490 mi
754 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
223.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1501 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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