The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

€ 58,700
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 78,900
 VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,900

ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.2
83.7
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
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 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
113.9
189
188.5 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
W164
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
*CGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
758 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft