The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 58,700
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 91,200
 VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
€ 58,700
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 CDI BlueTEC is 9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 9.8 cm taller than the VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
1911
2127
1717
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
1984
2193
1911 mm
Width
1984 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2193 mm
1815 mm
Height
1717 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
2915
4788
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
2904
4878
4788 mm
Length
4878 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2904 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2310 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3000 kg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
5.41 %
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
W164
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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 642.940
Engine Code
*DMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3956 CC
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 bhp
416 bhp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
900 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
540 NM
900 NM
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

Performance

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

121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
10.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
10.5 kg/bhp
5.55 kg/bhp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
38 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
179 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 CDI BlueTEC
179 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
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
690 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
810 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1800 L