The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 58,400

€ 76,100

€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400 d.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 400 d
67.3
76.4
86.9
69.8
76.7
84.9
76.4 in
Width
76.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.3 in
Height
69.8 in
114.3
189
117.9
193.9
189 in
Length
193.9 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 400 d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.52 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 400 d
7P
Generation
W167
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 400 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*CVV*
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 400 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 400 d
▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400 d
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
highway
37 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
914 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
561 mi
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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