The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 51,900
 VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘ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 DPF is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.9
188.8
188.5 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4636 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
3.76 %
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
W164
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 V6 FSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
*CGR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
276 hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
24 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
534 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1537 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft