The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 53,700

€ 127,500

€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
67.3
76.4
86.9
69.4
77.6
84.9
76.4 in
Width
77.6 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.3 in
Height
69.4 in
113.9
188.8
114.8
191
188.8 in
Length
191 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
4744 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
8.22 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
7P
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 S AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*CRC*
Engine Code
M 157.982

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
242 hp
577 hp
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
19.6 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
28 mpg
city
15 mpg
36 mpg
highway
25 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
734 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
734 mi
490 mi
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
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).
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).
223.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
148.1 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1517 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft