2024 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison

    Volkswagen Touareg

    Mercedes-Benz GLE

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    2024 Volkswagen
    Touareg
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    2024 Mercedes-Benz
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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    8.5
    7.7
    0.0
    Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
    Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    TowingTowing
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    75L - 90L
    225 to 666 km
    85L
    859 to 1105 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $86,790 - $133,490
    $184,100 - $275,300
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent value
    • Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
    • Versatility of air suspension
    Misses
    • Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
    • No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
    • Lacks the badge cred of German rivals
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
    • Comfort-focused drive is plush
    • Updated tech works well
    Misses
    • $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
    • Still needs (expensive) options ticked
    • Cabin execution feels underdone

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
    • Carbon Fibre Trim (+$3,900)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
    • Towbar Pack (+$2,900)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROLTWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    2967 - 29952999 - 3982
    Size (L)
    3.0L3.0L, 4.0L
    Cylinders
    TURBO V6TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    2424 - 32
    Power
    170kW - 250kW320kW - 450kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 53005750 - 6100
    Torque
    450Nm - 600Nm560Nm - 850Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 17501800 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
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    Compression Ratio
    11.2 - 16.38.6 - 10.5

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