The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 93,000

€ 62,300

€ 93,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG is 3.3 inches longer and 1.5 inches narrower.
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
67.6
76.7
84.9
67.6
78.1
86.3
76.7 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
67.6 in
Height
67.6 in
115.6
195.3
114.3
192
195.3 in
Length
192 in
115.6 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5126 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
10.96 %

General
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
W167
Generation
CR
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 Coupé 53 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*DEN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
451 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
451 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
384 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
11.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
11.37 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
25 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
30 mpg
highway
40 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
568 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
568 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
176.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
386 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
18.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft















50.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft