The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 78,900
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
€ 82,300
 Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 78,900
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 TSI Hybrid is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes GLE 500
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
76.4
86.9
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
113.9
189
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
189 in
Length
189.7 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes GLE 500
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.45 %
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes GLE 500
7P
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes GLE 500
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CGE*
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
375 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes GLE 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

▶ REPLAY
13.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
13.61 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
29 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
758 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
197 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155.3 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
44 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft