The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 58,400

€ 127,500

€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘ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 63 S AMG.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S 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 63 S AMG
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
6.83 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*CVV*
Engine Code
M 157.982

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
577 hp
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
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18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
30 mpg
city
15 mpg
38 mpg
highway
25 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
914 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
490 mi
Mercedes GLE 63 S 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).
223.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes GLE 63 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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