The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 62,000

€ 70,400

€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
67.6
78.1
86.3
71.5
75.2
83.7
78.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.6 in
Height
71.5 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 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4453 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
12.74 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
CR
Generation
W164
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 420 CDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*DCB*
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
335 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
13.29 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
26 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
26 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
524 mi
Range
532 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
524 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
168.7 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
386 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft












51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft