The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 54,700

€ 82,300

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘ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 500.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
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 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CVW*
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 500
▶ REPLAY
23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
23.97 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
28 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
928 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
928 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
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).
197 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
137.9 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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