The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 89,600

€ 77,400

€ 89,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘ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 500 is 4.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid.
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5004 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
1.94 %

General
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
C292
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
*CGE*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
449 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
11.14 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
22 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
highway
30 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
551 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
551 mi
644 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
198.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE Coupé 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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