The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 62,300
 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
€ 76,200
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 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
78.1
86.3
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
70.7 in
Height
67.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
114.3
192
189.1 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.39 %
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
W166
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 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
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
26 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
415 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
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft