The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 58,700
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 51,400
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘ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 CDI BlueTEC is 0.7 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 10.6 cm taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
1911
2127
1709
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
1940
2208
1911 mm
Width
1940 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2208 mm
1815 mm
Height
1709 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
2915
4788
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
2893
4795
4788 mm
Length
4795 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2893 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2174 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2860 kg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.5 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
*CAS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 bhp
237 bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
540 NM
550 NM
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
10.5 kg/bhp
9.17 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
38 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
714 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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 V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
686 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
580 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1642 L