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 3.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
78.1
86.3
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
71.5 in
Height
67.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
114.3
192
188.5 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6151 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.56 %
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
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 DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
*DCB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
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
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft