The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 58,400

€ 69,700

€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 450 AMG.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
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 450 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 450 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 450 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CVV*
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
362 hp
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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 450 AMG
▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
33 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
914 mi
Range
672 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
672 mi
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
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).
162.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 450 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