The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 62,000

€ 61,200

€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 TFSI OPF is 2.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 400
67.6
78.1
86.3
70.7
76.2
84.9
78.1 in
Width
76.2 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.6 in
Height
70.7 in
114.3
192
114.8
189.7
192 in
Length
189.7 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 400
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.17 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 400
CR
Generation
W166
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 400
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*DCB*
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
335 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLE 400
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400
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13.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
13.29 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
26 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
524 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
524 mi
657 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
168.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
386 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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