The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 62,300
€ 66,300
€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is 3.5 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 4.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 500
67.6
78.1
86.3
72.4
75.2
83.7
78.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.6 in
Height
72.4 in
114.3
192
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 500
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.82 %
General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 500
CR
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
*DEN*
Engine Code
M 113.964
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
▶ REPLAY
16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
40 mpg
highway
23 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
706 mi
Range
441 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
253.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
