The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 51,400

€ 53,600

€ 51,400
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 0.7 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1709
1940
2208
1815
1911
2127
1940 mm
Width
1911 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1709 mm
Height
1815 mm
2893
4795
2915
4788
4795 mm
Length
4788 mm
2893 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2174 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.5 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
7P
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CAS*
Engine Code
OM 642.820

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
237 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
550 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
550 NM
500 NM
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
9.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
9.17 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
714 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
714 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
172.8 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
152.2 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
686 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1642 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L