Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC vs Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid 5.2 s Runner-up: 6.2 s
Range winner Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid 100 km Runner-up: 91 km
Power winner Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid 462 hp Runner-up: 313 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid 810 L Runner-up: 630 L
Price winner Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid $68,990 Runner-up: $74,500

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC against the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use plug-in hybrid powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.2 seconds, compared with 6.2 seconds for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC. 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid has the higher listed output at 462 hp; 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC is rated at 313 hp, a difference of 149 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid at 700 Nm and 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC at 550 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid carries the longer listed range at 100 km, against 91 km for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC has the lower recorded consumption at 1.6 L/100km; 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid is listed at 1.8 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 810 litres versus 630 litres, a difference of 180 litres. 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid carries the higher towing rating at 3,500 kg, while 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC is listed at 2,700 kg. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC is 22 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid has the lower listed starting price at $68,990, compared with $74,500 for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC. 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid2025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.2 s5.2 s
Top Speed235 km/h250 km/h
Power313 hp462 hp
Torque550 Nm700 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range91 km100 km
Battery31.2 kWh25.7 kWh
Fuel Tank56 L75 L
Efficiency1.6 L/100km1.8 L/100km
CO2 Emissions36 g/km41 g/km
DC Charging—50 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,924 mm4,902 mm
Ground Clearance185 mm190 mm
Cargo630 L810 L
Curb Weight2,450 kg2,445 kg
Towing2,700 kg3,500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.0 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$74,500$68,990

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC vs Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC or the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid?

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.2 seconds, versus 6.2 seconds for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC or the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid?

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid has the higher listed top speed at 250 km/h (155 mph), compared with 235 km/h (146 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC or the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid?

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid has more power at 462 hp, a 149 hp advantage over 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC.

Which has more range, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC or the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid?

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid has the longer listed range at 100 km (62 miles), versus 91 km (57 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC or the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid?

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC has the larger listed battery at 31.2 kWh, compared with 25.7 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC or the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid?

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid has more listed cargo space at 810 litres (28.6 cu ft), versus 630 litres (22.2 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC or the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid?

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid has the higher listed towing capacity at 3,500 kg (7,716 lb), compared with 2,700 kg (5,952 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC or the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid?

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC is heavier at 2,450 kg (5,401 lb), while 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid is listed at 2,445 kg (5,390 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC or the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid?

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $68,990 USD, compared with $74,500 USD for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC or the 2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid?

2025 Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.