The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 70,400

€ 62,000

€ 70,400
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 DPF is 9 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 9.8 cm taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
1815
1911
2127
1717
1984
2193
1911 mm
Width
1984 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2193 mm
1815 mm
Height
1717 mm
2915
4788
2904
4878
4788 mm
Length
4878 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2904 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2020 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2790 kg

Weight Difference:
295 kg
12.74 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
W164
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 TFSI OPF
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
*DCB*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
335 bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1340 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
450 NM
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
6.03 kg/bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
532 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
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).
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 DPF
228.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
770 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
810 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1800 L