The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 62,300
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
€ 76,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 500
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
78.1
86.3
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
78.1 in
Width
75.8 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.6 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
114.3
192
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
192 in
Length
189.1 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 500
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.39 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 500
CR
Generation
W166
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*DEN*
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

▶ REPLAY
16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
40 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
525 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).
208.4 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 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
1576 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft