The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 51,400
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 65,800
 Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes GLE 300 d
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800

ⓘ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 300 d.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 300 d
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
76.4
86.9
69.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
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 300 d
4793 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6371 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.19 %
Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 300 d
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 300 d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CAS*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
237 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLE 300 d
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 300 d

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 300 d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 300 d

▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20.22 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 300 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLE 300 d
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
714 mi
Range
662 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
714 mi
662 mi
Mercedes GLE 300 d
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
152.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 300 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1512 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft