The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)

€ 53,700
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 76,900
 Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900

ⓘ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 500.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
76.4
86.9
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
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 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
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 500
4744 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
3.71 %
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CRC*
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
242 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
19.6 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
734 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
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).
208.4 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
148.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1517 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft