The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 de 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 50,900
€ 75,600
€ 50,900
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 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 350 de.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 de
67.3
76.4
86.9
69.8
76.7
84.9
76.4 in
Width
76.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.3 in
Height
69.8 in
113.9
188.8
117.9
193.9
188.8 in
Length
193.9 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 de
4804 lb
Curb Weight
5853 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb
Weight Difference:
1049 lb
17.92 %
General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 de
7P
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 V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 de
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CVW*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
201 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GLE 350 de
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 de
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 350 de
▶ REPLAY
23.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
23.9 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
214 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
214 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 de
29 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
754 mi
Range
3672 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
754 mi
3672 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Environmental Impact
144 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 V6 TDI BMT
144 kWh
22.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 de
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
29 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 de
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1501 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
54.2 cu ft
