The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 53,700
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 65,500
 Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes GLE 400
€ 53,700
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 V6 TDI BMT is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 400
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
76.4
86.9
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 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 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 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 400
4744 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6393 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.03 %
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 400
7P
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 V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 400
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CRC*
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
242 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLE 400
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 400
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400

▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
19.6 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
680 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
734 mi
680 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
148.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1517 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft