Mercedes Benz GLE-Class vs Volkswagen Touareg R-Line Comparison

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Things we like	Luxurious interior Packed with premium features Read More	Premium fit and finish levels Abundant space and features on offer   Read More
Things we don't like	Lack of room in the third row Expensive Read More	Slightly stiff ride quality Low fuel efficiency from the V6 engine   Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	630 L	--
Front Tread	1667 mm	--
Rear Tread	1687 mm	--
Length	4924 mm	4878 mm
Width	2157 mm	1984 mm
Height	1797 mm	1717 mm
Wheel Base	2995 mm	2899 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	--	90 L

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Engine Details

Battery Voltage	48 V	--
Engine	3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve	3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve
No Of Cylinders	6	6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharged	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection

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Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	2999 cc	2998 cc
Power	381 hp	335 hp
Torque	500 Nm	450 Nm
Acceleration	5.6 s	--
Top Speed	250 kmph	--
RPM At Max Torque	--	1340-5300 RPM

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	Air Suspension

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	9-Speed	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	21 Inch	20 Inch
Tyre Size	275/45 R21	245/45 R20
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R21	R20

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Safety

Advance Safety Feature	Active Distance Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System, Reverse Steer Assist Active Distance Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System, Reverse Steer Assist	Front Cross Traffic Assist, Lane Keeping System Front Cross Traffic Assist, Lane Keeping System
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Yes	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
360 Camera	Yes	--
Emergency Stop Signal	Yes	--
Park Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot monitor	Yes	--
Lane Departure Warning System	Yes	--
Speed Sensing Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	--	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Memory Seats	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Audio System	Burmester Burmester	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	No
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Display Size	--	15.0 Inch 15.0 Inch
No Of Speakers	--	13 13

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size	--	12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch

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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leather Leather	Leather Leather
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob	Yes	--

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	LED LED
Taillight Type	LED LED	LED LED
Headlamps Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	--
Sun Roof	Yes	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes
Roof Carrier	--	No
Roof Rail	--	Yes
Side Stepper	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display

Yes

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Interior

Ambient Light	Yes	Yes
Sun Visors	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	--	Yes