The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 58,400
 VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,400

ⓘ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 280 CDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
76.4
86.9
75.2 in
Width
76.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
71.5 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.3
189
188.5 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6349 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
W164
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 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
*CVV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
258 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.67 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
18.67 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
914 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
914 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft