The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 74,600
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 76,100
 Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes GLE 400 d
€ 74,600
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 V8 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400 d.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
69.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
117.9
193.9
188.8 in
Length
193.9 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6768 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.4 %
Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
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 V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*CKD*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400 d

Performance

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400 d

▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400 d
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
561 mi
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 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