The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 53,600

€ 76,100

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 1.3 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 10.6 cm taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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
4801
4788 mm
Length
4801 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2893 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V8 TDI
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2297 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2960 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
4.88 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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 V8 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
*CKD*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 bhp
335 bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
510 NM
800 NM
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V8 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V8 TDI
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
9.89 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
628 mi
Range
683 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
663 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
580 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1642 L