The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 66,300
€ 51,400
€ 66,300
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 500 is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
72.4
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
72.4 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 500
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.04 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
W164
Generation
7P
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 V6 TDI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.964
Engine Code
*CAS*

3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 hp
237 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
339 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
23 mpg
highway
36 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
441 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
714 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 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














