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 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
76.4
86.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
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 420 CDI DPF
4744 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.03 %
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
242 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
19.6 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
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
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1517 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft