The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 51,900
€ 58,700
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueTEC.
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
67.3
76.4
86.9
71.5
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
113.9
188.8
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
4636 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
3.76 %
General
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
276 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
16.8 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
24 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
35 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
534 mi
Range
679 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
534 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
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).
179 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
187.5 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1537 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
