The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

€ 60,000
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 77,400
 VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400

ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
75.8 in
Width
76.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
70.7 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
189.1 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
4795 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.05 %
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
W166
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 V6 TSI Hybrid
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
*CGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
644 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft