The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 55,200
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) Mercedes ML 320 CDI
€ 51,400
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘ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 320 CDI is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
75.2
83.7
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
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 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.9
188.8
188.5 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6305 lb
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.5 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI 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 320 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
*CAS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
221 hp
237 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
21.8 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
25 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
30 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
635 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
635 mi
714 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
191.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1512 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft