The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 53,600

€ 53,700

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 320 CDI DPF is 0.7 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 10.6 cm taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
1815
1911
2127
1709
1940
2208
1911 mm
Width
1940 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2208 mm
1815 mm
Height
1709 mm
2915
4788
2893
4795
4788 mm
Length
4795 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2893 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2152 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2840 kg

Weight Difference:
33 kg
1.51 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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
*CRC*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 bhp
242 bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
510 NM
550 NM
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
9.89 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
30 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
628 mi
Range
734 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
734 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI 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).
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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
688 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
580 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1642 L