The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 62,000

€ 72,700

€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 450.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 450
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 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 450
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6548 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.01 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 450
CR
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 450
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*DCB*
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
384 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
335 hp
384 hp
Mercedes GLE 450
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 450
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 450
▶ REPLAY
13.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
13.29 lb/hp
12.74 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 450
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
26 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
34 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
524 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
524 mi
636 mi
Mercedes GLE 450
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
168.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
386 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes GLE 450
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 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