The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (19 - ..)
€ 58,400

€ 88,400

€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,400
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 53 AMG.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
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
194.4
189 in
Length
194.4 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.21 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
7P
Generation
W167
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 53 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*CVV*
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
451 hp
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
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18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.27 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
11.27 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
30 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
914 mi
Range
568 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
568 mi
Mercedes GLE 53 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).
176.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1642 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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