The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 60,000
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 91,200
 VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
78.1
86.3
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
70.7 in
Height
67.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
114.3
192
189.1 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
4795 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6614 lb
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
5.85 %
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
W166
Generation
CR
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 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
*DMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft