The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 70,400

€ 51,400

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
71.5
75.2
83.7
67.3
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
114.8
188.5
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 TDI BMT
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
6.09 %

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 (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 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
*CAS*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
237 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
36 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
532 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
714 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).
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1512 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft










58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft