The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 74,600
€ 76,300
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,300
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
67.3
76.4
86.9
68.1
76.7
84.9
76.4 in
Width
76.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.3 in
Height
68.1 in
113.9
188.8
115.6
194.4
188.8 in
Length
194.4 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
115.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5049 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6702 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.3 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 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 Coupé 350 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
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
268 hp
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
580 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
585 mi
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 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).
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).
141.9 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1653 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.5 cu ft













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





















