The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 70,500
€ 76,100
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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
189
188.5 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
4.88 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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 V8 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V8 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
24 mpg
highway
32 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
461 mi
Range
683 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
