The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 70,400
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 51,900
 VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘ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 DPF is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
75.2
83.7
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.4
86.9
75.2 in
Width
76.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
71.5 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.9
188.8
188.5 in
Length
188.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4636 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
9.15 %
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
W164
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
*CGR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
276 hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
24 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
532 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
534 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1537 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft