Touareg R vs GLE 53
Volkswagen · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
Touareg R
Beats the GLE 53 by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Touareg R beats the 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
462 hp
429 hp
0–100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
Plug-in Hybrid V6
V6
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
700 Nm
620 Nm
Price
$70,000
$71,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Touareg R
GLE 53
100 m
5.888s
5.940s
1/8 mile
8.702s
8.775s
1/4 mile
13.079s
13.179s
1 km
23.428s
23.575s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Touareg R is $70,000 vs $71,000 for the GLE 53 — a $1,000 gap. Power: Touareg R makes 33 hp more (462 vs 429). 0–100 km/h: Touareg R is 0.10s quicker (5.1s vs 5.2s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Touareg R or the GLE 53?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Touareg R is faster, beating the GLE 53 by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Touareg R vs the GLE 53?
The Touareg R hits 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, while the GLE 53 does it in 5.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Touareg R produces 462 hp; the GLE 53 produces 429 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Touareg R tops out at 250 km/h, and the GLE 53 reaches 250 km/h.
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