The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 62,000
 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
€ 72,100
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 420 CDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
78.1
86.3
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
71.5 in
Height
67.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
114.3
192
188.5 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6151 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
12.74 %
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
W164
Generation
CR
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 420 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
*DCB*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Environmental Impact
218.1 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft