The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 de 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 91,200

€ 75,600

€ 91,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600
ⓘ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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 350 de.
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 350 de
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 350 de
5093 lb
Curb Weight
5853 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
13 %

General
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 350 de
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 350 de
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DMV*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
416 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GLE 350 de
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
664 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Performance
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 350 de
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 de
▶ REPLAY
12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
12.24 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
214 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
32 mpg
214 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 de
28 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
756 mi
Range
3672 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
756 mi
3672 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
22.7 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
152.2 kWh
22.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
381 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
29 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 350 de
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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