The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 62,000

€ 76,200

€ 62,000
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 TFSI OPF is 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 500
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 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 500
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.62 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 500
CR
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 500
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*DCB*
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
335 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 500
▶ REPLAY
13.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
13.29 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
26 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
26 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
524 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
524 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
168.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
386 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 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