The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 50,900
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 53,600
 Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
€ 50,900
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 TDI BMT is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
188.8 in
Length
188.5 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4804 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.27 %
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
7P
Generation
W164
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 320 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CVW*
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
201 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
23.9 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
628 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
754 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
144 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1501 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