The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

€ 53,700
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 70,400
 Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400

ⓘ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 420 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
1709
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
1940
2208
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
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 (11 - 14)
2893
4795
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
2915
4788
4795 mm
Length
4788 mm
2893 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
2152 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2950 kg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
163 kg
7.04 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*CRC*
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
242 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
242 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
550 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
550 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
8.89 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
532 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
734 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
228.4 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
148.1 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
688 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1642 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L