The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 54,700

€ 61,300

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,300
ⓘ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 SCR BMT is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 250 d.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 250 d
67.3
76.4
86.9
70.7
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
114.3
189
114.8
189.7
189 in
Length
189.7 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 250 d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 250 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 SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 250 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CVW*
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 250 d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 250 d
▶ REPLAY
23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
23.97 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLE 250 d
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
928 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
928 mi
1014 mi
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
137.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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