The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 56,200

€ 51,900

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
70.4
75.8
84.3
67.3
76.4
86.9
75.8 in
Width
76.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
70.4 in
Height
67.3 in
114.8
189.1
113.9
188.8
189.1 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4636 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.19 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
W166
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 V6 FSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
*CGR*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
276 hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
24 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
29 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
996 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
534 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1537 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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