Mercedes GLE 2023 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2023
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GLE) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Volkswagen Touareg) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 269 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLE engine produces 71 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Touareg. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 2.3 l/100km + 24.1 kWh/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 75 litres | |
| 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: | 4.95 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is larger. Mercedes GLE is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 665 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2055 litres | 1675 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 380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Mercedes GLE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`970 kg | 3`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`260 kg | 2`481 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 710 kg | 539 kg | |
| Mercedes GLE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Volkswagen Touareg. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 84 200 | 59 200 | |
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