The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 76,100
 VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100

ⓘ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 420 CDI is 1.3 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 10.6 cm taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
1911
2127
1709
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
1940
2208
1911 mm
Width
1940 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2208 mm
1815 mm
Height
1709 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
2915
4788
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
2893
4801
4788 mm
Length
4801 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2893 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2297 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2960 kg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
18 kg
0.78 %
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
W164
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 bhp
335 bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
700 NM
800 NM
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
7.67 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
27 mpg
31 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
683 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
279 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
663 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
580 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1642 L