The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 58,600
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘ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 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is 3.5 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
78.1
86.3
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
78.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.6 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
114.3
192
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
192 in
Length
188.5 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
CR
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*DEN*
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
228 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
20.02 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
649 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
328 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft