The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 54,700

€ 75,300

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 43 AMG.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 43 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
114.3
189
114.8
191
189 in
Length
191 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6460 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 43 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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CVW*
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 hp
362 hp
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
23.97 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
928 mi
Range
649 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
928 mi
649 mi
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
137.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1653 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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