The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 56,200
€ 76,100
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 V8 TDI.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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 V8 TDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
6.4 %
General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V8 TDI
W166
Generation
7P
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 V8 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V8 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
996 mi
Range
683 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
