Mercedes GLE 2015 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLE engine produces 41 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.4 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLE 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Mercedes GLE and Volkswagen Touareg are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 697 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2010 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes GLE has 7 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes GLE has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touareg has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes GLE, so Mercedes GLE quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 19 400 | |
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