The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 51,900
€ 72,100
€ 51,900
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 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 420 CDI.
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
4636 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
9.15 %
General
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 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 420 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*CGR*
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
276 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
16.8 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
24 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
28 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
534 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
534 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 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).
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 V6 FSI BMT
187.5 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1537 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
