Mercedes GLE 2018 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLE engine produces 14 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.9 | |
| Mercedes GLE consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLE could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1200 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mercedes GLE is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2055 litres | 1800 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes GLE uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 3`070 kg | 2`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`160 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 910 kg | 855 kg | |
| Mercedes GLE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 6 procentiem more than Volkswagen Touareg. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 47 000 | 45 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes GLE has
|
Volkswagen Touareg has
| |