The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

€ 70,400
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 50,900
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 0.7 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 10.6 cm taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
1911
2127
1709
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
1940
2208
1911 mm
Width
1940 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2208 mm
1815 mm
Height
1709 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
2915
4788
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
2893
4795
4788 mm
Length
4795 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2893 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2179 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2860 kg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
136 kg
5.87 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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 DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
*CVW*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
201 bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
400 NM
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
40 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
532 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
754 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
681 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
580 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1642 L