The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 54,300
€ 76,100
€ 54,300
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 350 is 1.3 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 10.6 cm taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes ML 350
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 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
2135 kg
Kerb Weight
2297 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2960 kg
Weight Difference:
162 kg
7.05 %
General
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
W164
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.967
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
268 bhp
335 bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
350 NM
800 NM
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350
7.97 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
25 mpg
31 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
527 mi
Range
683 mi
Mercedes ML 350
527 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
212.1 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 350
212.1 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
663 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
580 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1642 L
