The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

€ 53,600
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
€ 76,100
 VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V8 TDI
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
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 DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
113.9
189
188.5 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6526 lb
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
4.88 %
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft