The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 67,800

€ 53,700

€ 67,800
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 Coupé 350 d is 4.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
66.9
78.9
83.8
67.3
76.4
86.9
78.9 in
Width
76.4 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
66.9 in
Height
67.3 in
114.8
192.9
113.9
188.8
192.9 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4744 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
4.35 %

General
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
C292
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 Coupé 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
*CRC*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
254 hp
242 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
19.53 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
34 mpg
33 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
838 mi
Range
734 mi
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
838 mi
734 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
141.9 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1517 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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