Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d vs Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d

Suv · Diesel

Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI

Suv · Diesel

Car A

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d blends efficient long-distance diesel cruising with strong performance and generous cargo space for family travel. It’s a premium choice that shines on road trips more than in stop‑start city life.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety7.3 L/100km

Car B

Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI

With a 421 hp, 900 Nm V8 TDI and an 810 L trunk, the Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI blends long-distance efficiency with family practicality. It ranks strongly for reliability and safety, but is less at home in tight city use or hard performance driving.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety421 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 68 / 84

City 28 / 28

Budget / value 28 / 46

Road trip 68 / 79

Performance 29 / 36

Cargo 43 / 53

Practical 44 / 61

Premium 65 / 45

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d · Orange = Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI

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