The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 58,600
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 9 cm longer, 7.3 cm wider and 9.8 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1717
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
1984
2193
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1984 mm
Width
1911 mm
2193 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1717 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
2904
4878
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
4878 mm
Length
4788 mm
2904 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.26 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

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

Engine

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
228 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
228 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
500 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

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

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
9.08 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
43 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
628 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
204 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
780 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
810 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1800 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L