The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 91,200
 VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,200

ⓘ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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6614 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.22 %
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
W164
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 420 CDI
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
*DMV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
756 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft