The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

€ 72,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 500
€ 77,400
 VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400

ⓘ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 TSI Hybrid.
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
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 TSI Hybrid
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
W164
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI Hybrid
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
*CGE*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
24 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
644 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft