The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 77,400
 VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
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 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
188.5 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
W164
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 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
*CGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
644 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft