Volkswagen Taigun vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe [2016-2020]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe [2016-2020]. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe [2016-2020] price is Rs. 91.49 Lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe [2016-2020] is available in 2996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl.

Taigun vs GLE Coupe [2016-2020] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	GLE Coupe [2016-2020]
Price	Rs. 11.70 Lakh	Rs. 91.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	2996 cc
Power	114 bhp	362 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe [2016-2020]

450 AMG

Rs. 91.49 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Height (mm)	1612	1719	1650
Bootspace (litres)	385	650	488
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2996 cc, 4 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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Specifications and Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	11.3
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2996 cc, 4 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI		VTi-TECH 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	362 bhp @ 5500 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	520 Nm @ 2000 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.87View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	994
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4221	4891	4323
Width (mm)	1760	2003	1809
Height (mm)	1612	1719	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2915	2585
Ground Clearance (mm)	188
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208	2280	1303

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
385 650 488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 93 48

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	Independent suspension	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Multi-link	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	5.9	5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	275 / 45 R21	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	315 / 40 R21	215 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote with Boot Opener Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Two Zones	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		2

Telematics
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)		6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone		Dual Tone
Interior Colours			Iconic Ivory / Black
Rear Armrest		With Audio controls & Cup holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured		Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All	Driver
One Touch Up		All	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Sunroof / Moonroof		Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips			Silver

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear	Halogen,Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	TFT	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)		Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display	Touch-screen Display	TFT Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7		10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6+	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din	Not Available
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4 2 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

Rising Blue Metallic	Cavansite Blue	Starry Black
Carbon Steel Grey	Obsidian Black	Aurora Silver
Wild Cherry Red	Selenite Grey	Candy White
Reflex Silver	Polar White
Curcuma Yellow
Candy White

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Taigun vs GLE Coupe [2016-2020] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Taigun and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe [2016-2020]?

Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe [2016-2020] price is Rs. 91.49 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Taigun is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Volkswagen Taigun vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe [2016-2020]

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	650	488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	93	48

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	Unlimited