The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 66,300
€ 62,300
€ 66,300
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 500 is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
72.4
75.2
83.7
67.6
78.1
86.3
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
72.4 in
Height
67.6 in
114.8
188.5
114.3
192
188.5 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.82 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
W164
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.964
Engine Code
*DEN*
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
339 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
23 mpg
highway
40 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
441 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
