The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 58,600

€ 75,300

€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is an inch longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 43 AMG.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
67.6
78.1
86.3
69.4
77.6
84.9
78.1 in
Width
77.6 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.6 in
Height
69.4 in
114.3
192
114.8
191
192 in
Length
191 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6460 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.06 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
CR
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*DEN*
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
228 hp
362 hp
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
20.02 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
32 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
706 mi
Range
649 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
649 mi
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1653 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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