The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 54,700
 VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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 DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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 DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6349 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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 DPF
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
*CVW*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
201 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
928 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
928 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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