The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
€ 62,300
€ 117,300
€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,300
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
67.6
78.1
86.3
70.7
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
114.3
192
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 63 AMG Performance Package
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
11.72 %
General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
CR
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG Performance Package
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*DEN*
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
549 hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
▶ REPLAY
16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
31 mpg
city
15 mpg
40 mpg
highway
25 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
706 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
490 mi
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
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).
223.5 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
