The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

€ 70,400
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 62,300
 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300

ⓘ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 DPF is 9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 9.8 cm taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
1911
2127
1717
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
1984
2193
1911 mm
Width
1984 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2193 mm
1815 mm
Height
1717 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
2915
4788
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
2904
4878
4788 mm
Length
4878 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2904 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2850 kg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
245 kg
10.58 %
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
W164
Generation
CR
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 DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
282 bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
600 NM
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
43 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
532 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
780 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
810 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1800 L