The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 51,900
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.4
86.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
76.4 in
Width
75.2 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.3 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
188.8 in
Length
188.5 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4636 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
3.76 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
7P
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium 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 V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CGR*
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
276 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
16.8 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
24 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
649 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
534 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
187.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1537 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft