The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 53,600

€ 62,300

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300
ⓘ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 320 CDI DPF is 9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 9.8 cm taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
1815
1911
2127
1717
1984
2193
1911 mm
Width
1984 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2193 mm
1815 mm
Height
1717 mm
2915
4788
2904
4878
4788 mm
Length
4878 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2904 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2850 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.26 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
W164
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
*DEN*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 bhp
282 bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
510 NM
600 NM
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
9.89 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
30 mpg
43 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
628 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
780 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
810 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1800 L