Mercedes GLE 2015 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLE engine produces 36 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 0.8 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 | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2010 litres | 1642 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLE has 110 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 368 litres). | |||
| 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`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Touareg has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes GLE, so Volkswagen Touareg quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 12 800 | |
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