The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 60,200

€ 62,000

€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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 400 is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF.
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
70.7
75.8
84.3
67.6
78.1
86.3
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
70.7 in
Height
67.6 in
114.8
189.1
114.3
192
189.1 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.17 %

General
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
W166
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
*DCB*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
328 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
354 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
14.32 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
27 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
657 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes ML 400
657 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
166.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft














56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft