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Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
With a long electric range and very low stated fuel use, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de fits road trips and growing-family duties. It mixes brisk acceleration with five-seat practicality at a premium price point.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety1.1 L/100kmPlug-in hybrid
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
Car B
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
The Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI balances long‑distance capability with generous space and diesel efficiency, suiting road trips and growing families. It’s less compelling for tight city commutes or performance‑focused driving.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety204 hp
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatssame usage profilestep-up price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 74
City 36 / 32
Budget / value 38 / 37
Road trip 65 / 79
Performance 22 / 28
Cargo 38 / 53
Practical 48 / 49
Premium 61 / 37
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de · Orange = Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de

  • Long electric-only range (100 km) and 1.1 combined consumption make it efficient for its class
  • 31.2 kWh battery supports meaningful EV driving between charges
  • 550-liter cargo space and five seats suit road trips and growing families
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s enables easy highway merges and passes

Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

  • 810-liter trunk handles road‑trip loads and bulky cargo
  • 7.2 l/100 km combined makes it efficient for its class on long journeys
  • 204 hp and 450 Nm provide relaxed highway overtakes
  • Five seats suit growing families

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de uses 1.1 L/100km vs 7.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI if…
More power
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI puts out 204 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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