The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 54,700

€ 61,400

€ 54,700
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 SCR BMT is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 350 d.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 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 350 d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CVW*
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 350 d
▶ REPLAY
23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
23.97 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
928 mi
Range
903 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
928 mi
903 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
137.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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