The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

€ 51,900
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
€ 53,600
 Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600

ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.4
86.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

General

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CGR*
Engine Code
OM 642.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
276 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
16.8 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
29 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
534 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
172.8 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
187.5 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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