The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 62,000
 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF is 9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 9.8 cm taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1717
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
1984
2193
1911 mm
Width
1984 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2193 mm
1815 mm
Height
1717 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
2904
4878
4788 mm
Length
4878 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2904 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2020 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2790 kg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
7.55 %
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
W164
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
*DCB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
335 bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1340 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
450 NM
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
6.03 kg/bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
770 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
810 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1800 L