The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 91,200
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
€ 72,100
 Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 91,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100

ⓘ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 420 CDI.
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
78.1
86.3
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 420 CDI
5093 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.22 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*DMV*
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
416 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
664 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Performance

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
12.24 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
32 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
756 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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).
218.1 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
152.2 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
381 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 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