The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 58,600

€ 76,100

€ 58,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is 4.6 cm shorter, 3.7 cm wider and 5.5 cm lower than the Mercedes GLE 400 d.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400 d
1717
1984
2193
1772
1947
2157
1984 mm
Width
1947 mm
2193 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2157 mm
1717 mm
Height
1772 mm
2904
4878
2995
4924
4878 mm
Length
4924 mm
2904 mm
Wheelbase
2995 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400 d
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2265 kg
2850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3070 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
8.61 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400 d
CR
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*DEN*
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
228 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
325 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
228 bhp
325 bhp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
500 NM
700 NM
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400 d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400 d
▶ REPLAY
9.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.97 kg/bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
9.08 kg/bhp
6.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
43 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400 d
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
706 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
561 mi
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Environmental Impact
135.8 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
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
204 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
780 kg
Maximum Payload
805 kg
810 L
Boot Capacity
690 L














1800 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L