The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 51,400
€ 52,700
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 350.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 350
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 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 350
4793 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
1.79 %
General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 350
7P
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CAS*
Engine Code
M 272.967
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
237 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 350
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20.22 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
36 mpg
highway
25 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
714 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
714 mi
513 mi
Mercedes ML 350
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).
217.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
152.2 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1512 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
