The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 62,300

€ 65,800

€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 300 d.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 300 d
67.6
78.1
86.3
69.8
76.7
84.9
78.1 in
Width
76.7 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.6 in
Height
69.8 in
114.3
192
117.9
193.9
192 in
Length
193.9 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 300 d
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.6 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 300 d
CR
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 300 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DEN*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLE 300 d
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 300 d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 300 d
▶ REPLAY
16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLE 300 d
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
706 mi
Range
662 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
662 mi
Mercedes GLE 300 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 300 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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