The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 91,200
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
€ 60,200
 Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes ML 400
€ 91,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200

ⓘ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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR is 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 400.
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
78.1
86.3
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
114.3
192
Blueprint Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
114.8
189.1
192 in
Length
189.1 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
5093 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6393 lb
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
7.8 %
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
CR
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*DMV*
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
416 hp
328 hp
Mercedes ML 400
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
664 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 400

Performance

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400

▶ REPLAY
12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
12.24 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
32 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
756 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
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).
166.7 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
152.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft