The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 51,400
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 76,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

ⓘ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 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 500
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
76.4
86.9
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
76.4 in
Width
75.8 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.3 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
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 500
4793 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
2.72 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 500
7P
Generation
W166
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 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CAS*
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
237 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 500
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20.22 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
714 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
714 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
152.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1512 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft