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Benz GLE 53 vs Touareg R

Mercedes-Benz · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner
Touareg R
Beats the Benz GLE 53 by 0.10s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Touareg R beats the Benz GLE 53 comfortably, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Touareg R thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
429 hp
462 hp
0–100 km/h
5.2s
5.1s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
V6
Plug-in Hybrid V6
Fuel
Petrol
Hybrid
Torque
620 Nm
700 Nm
Price
$71,000
$70,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Benz GLE 53
Touareg R
100 m
5.940s
5.888s
1/8 mile
8.775s
8.702s
1/4 mile
13.179s
13.079s
1 km
23.575s
23.428s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Touareg R is $70,000 vs $71,000 for the Benz GLE 53 — a $1,000 gap. Power: Touareg R makes 33 hp more (429 vs 462). 0–100 km/h: Touareg R is 0.10s quicker (5.2s vs 5.1s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Benz GLE 53 or the Touareg R?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Touareg R is faster, beating the Benz GLE 53 by 0.10 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Benz GLE 53 vs the Touareg R?

The Benz GLE 53 hits 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, while the Touareg R does it in 5.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Benz GLE 53 produces 429 hp; the Touareg R produces 462 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Benz GLE 53 tops out at 250 km/h, and the Touareg R reaches 250 km/h.

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