Volkswagen Touareg 2019 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes GLE) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 422 HP | 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 900 NM | 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 190 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, but torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 11.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touareg consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touareg over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg 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: | 4.88 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 810 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1380 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Touareg has 180 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. The Mercedes GLE may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 420 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | 3`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 52 200 | no data | |
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