The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 74,600
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 82,300
 Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 74,600
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 V8 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
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 V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
188.8 in
Length
189.7 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
2.71 %
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
7P
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CKD*
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500

Performance

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
32 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
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).
197 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft