The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 53,700
€ 100,200
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 63 AMG.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
67.3
76.4
86.9
73.3
76.9
83.7
76.4 in
Width
76.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.3 in
Height
73.3 in
113.9
188.8
114.8
189.7
188.8 in
Length
189.7 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
4744 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
6.83 %
General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
7P
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*CRC*
Engine Code
M 156.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
242 hp
503 hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.13 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
19.6 lb/hp
10.13 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
14 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
14 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
28 mpg
city
10 mpg
36 mpg
highway
19 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
734 mi
Range
358 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
734 mi
358 mi
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
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).
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).
312.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
148.1 kWh
312.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
631 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1517 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
