The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)

€ 51,400
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 55,200
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) Mercedes ML 320 CDI
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200

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 0.7 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
1709
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
1940
2208
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
1911
2127
1940 mm
Width
1911 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1709 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
2893
4795
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
2915
4788
4795 mm
Length
4788 mm
2893 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
2174 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.5 %
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CAS*
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
237 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
550 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
550 NM
510 NM
Mercedes ML 320 CDI

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI

 REPLAY
9.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
9.17 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
714 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
714 mi
635 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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).
191.4 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
152.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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