The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 56,200
€ 78,900
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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
189
189.1 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
4740 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.13 %
General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
W166
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 TSI Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
*CGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
30 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
996 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
758 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft
