The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

€ 56,300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI
€ 62,300
 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300

ⓘ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 CDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
75.2
83.7
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
78.1
86.3
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
71.5 in
Height
67.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
114.3
192
188.5 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
W164
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 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.820
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
228 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
21.13 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
26 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
663 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
183.1 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
183.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft