The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

€ 60,000
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 74,600
 VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600

ⓘ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 V8 TDI.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V8 TDI
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 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 V8 TDI 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 V8 TDI
4795 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6437 lb
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
5.31 %
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V8 TDI
W166
Generation
7P
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 V8 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V8 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
580 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1373 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft