The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 52,700
€ 51,400
€ 52,700
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 350 is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
71.5
75.2
83.7
67.3
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
114.8
188.5
113.9
188.8
188.5 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
1.79 %
General
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
W164
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.967
Engine Code
*CAS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
268 hp
237 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
20 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
25 mpg
highway
36 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
513 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 350
513 mi
714 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
217.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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
