The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE Coupé 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 74,600
€ 72,200
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLE Coupé 400.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
67.3
76.4
86.9
66.9
78.9
83.8
76.4 in
Width
78.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
67.3 in
Height
66.9 in
113.9
188.8
114.8
192.9
188.8 in
Length
192.9 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
5.09 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
7P
Generation
C292
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 Coupé 400
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CKD*
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
150 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
32 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
580 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
664 mi
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes GLE Coupé 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.7 cu ft
