The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

€ 56,300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI
€ 50,900
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 CDI is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
75.2
83.7
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
75.2 in
Width
76.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
71.5 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
188.5 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4804 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6305 lb
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.27 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
W164
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 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.820
Engine Code
*CVW*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
228 hp
201 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
21.13 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
26 mpg
34 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
663 mi
754 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
183.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1501 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft