The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 117,300
€ 76,100
€ 117,300
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 63 AMG Performance Package is 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
VW Touareg V8 TDI
70.7
75.8
84.3
67.3
76.4
86.9
75.8 in
Width
76.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
70.7 in
Height
67.3 in
114.8
189.1
113.9
189
189.1 in
Length
189 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5170 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.05 %
General
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
VW Touareg V8 TDI
W166
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium 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 63 AMG Performance Package
VW Touareg V8 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.982
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
549 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
561 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
561 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
VW Touareg V8 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
9.42 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
20 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
32 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
490 mi
Range
683 mi
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
490 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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 63 AMG Performance Package
223.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
