The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 50,900

€ 56,200

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
67.3
76.4
86.9
70.4
75.8
84.3
76.4 in
Width
75.8 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.3 in
Height
70.4 in
113.9
188.8
114.8
189.1
188.8 in
Length
189.1 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4804 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.33 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
7P
Generation
W166
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 V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CVW*
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
201 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
23.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
23.9 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
754 mi
Range
996 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
754 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
144 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
144 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1501 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft