The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 62,000
€ 56,200
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 TFSI OPF is 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
67.6
78.1
86.3
70.4
75.8
84.3
78.1 in
Width
75.8 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.6 in
Height
70.4 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 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.05 %
General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
CR
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DCB*
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
335 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
13.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
13.29 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
26 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
524 mi
Range
996 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
524 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
168.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
386 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
