The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 56,200

€ 62,300

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
70.4
75.8
84.3
67.6
78.1
86.3
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
70.4 in
Height
67.6 in
114.8
189.1
114.3
192
189.1 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.71 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
W166
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
*DEN*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
996 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft














56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft