The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 60,200

€ 58,400

€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,400
ⓘ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 400 is 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
70.7
75.8
84.3
67.3
76.4
86.9
75.8 in
Width
76.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
70.7 in
Height
67.3 in
114.8
189.1
114.3
189
189.1 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %

General
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
W166
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
*CVV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
328 hp
258 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
354 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.67 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
14.32 lb/hp
18.67 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
27 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
38 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
657 mi
Range
914 mi
Mercedes ML 400
657 mi
914 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
166.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 400
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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