The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 52,700
€ 58,400
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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
114.3
189
188.5 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.28 %
General
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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 SCR 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
*CVV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
268 hp
258 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
258 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.67 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
18.67 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
20 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
15 mpg
city
30 mpg
25 mpg
highway
38 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
513 mi
Range
914 mi
Mercedes ML 350
513 mi
914 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
217.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
