The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 91,200

€ 72,700

€ 91,200
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 450.
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 450
5093 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6548 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
3.89 %

General
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 450
CR
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 450
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*DMV*
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
384 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
416 hp
384 hp
Mercedes GLE 450
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
664 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 450
Performance
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 450
▶ REPLAY
12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
12.24 lb/hp
12.74 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 450
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
32 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
34 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
756 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
756 mi
636 mi
Mercedes GLE 450
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
152.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
381 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes GLE 450
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 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