Volkswagen Touareg vs Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Comparison

Volkswagen Touareg

Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Volkswagen

Touareg

2024 Mercedes-AMG

GLE63 S

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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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8.3

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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI

Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Towing

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

75L - 90L

248 to 666 km

85L

850 to 1105 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$86,790 - $129,990

$182,000 - $272,300

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CarExpert's Take

Mike Costello

Senior Contributor

Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Outstanding ride and handling
Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
Even the base V6 diesel has grunt

Misses

Lots of optional extras
Needs a full-size spare wheel
Daft steering wheel 'buttons'

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)

Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,100)
Towbar Pack (+$2,900)

Reviews

8.3

2023 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review

The base VW Touareg drives like a luxury Euro SUV, but isn't priced like one. It's a winning formula, even a few years into its life cycle.

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Specs

Type
TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL		TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
Size (cc)
2967 - 2995		2999 - 3982
Size (L)
3.0L		4.0L, 3.0L
Induction
TURBO V6		TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
24		24 - 32
Power
170kW - 250kW		320kW - 450kW
Power RPM
4000 - 5300		5750 - 6100
Torque
450Nm - 600Nm		560Nm - 850Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 1750		1800 - 2500
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
11.2 - 16.3		8.6 - 10.5

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Volkswagen Touareg vs Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Comparison