The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 91,200
€ 65,500
€ 91,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400.
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400
5093 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
7.8 %
General
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400
CR
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*DMV*
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
416 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLE 400
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
664 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400
Performance
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 400
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12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
12.24 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
32 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
756 mi
Range
680 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
756 mi
680 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
152.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 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
