The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 91,200
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 91,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR is 3.5 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
78.1
86.3
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
114.3
192
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
192 in
Length
188.5 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5093 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.42 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
CR
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*DMV*
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
416 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
664 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
12.24 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
32 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
628 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
756 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
193.4 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
152.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
381 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft