The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 53,700
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 61,400
 Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 350 d
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,400

ⓘ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 V6 TDI BMT is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 350 d.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 d
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
76.4
86.9
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
76.4 in
Width
76.2 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.3 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
188.8 in
Length
189.7 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 d
4744 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.06 %
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 d
7P
Generation
W166
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 d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CRC*
Engine Code
OM 642.826
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
242 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 350 d

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d

▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
19.6 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
903 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
734 mi
903 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
148.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1517 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft