The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 62,300

€ 60,200

€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 7.9 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 400.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
1717
1984
2193
1796
1926
2141
1984 mm
Width
1926 mm
2193 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1717 mm
Height
1796 mm
2904
4878
2915
4804
4878 mm
Length
4804 mm
2904 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2130 kg
2850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2900 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.82 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
CR
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*DEN*
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
282 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes ML 400
600 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
600 NM
480 NM
Mercedes ML 400
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
146 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400
▶ REPLAY
7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.49 kg/bhp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
7.34 kg/bhp
6.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
43 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
706 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
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).
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).
166.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
207 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
780 kg
Maximum Payload
770 kg
810 L
Boot Capacity
690 L














1800 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L