The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 54,700

€ 60,000

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 SCR BMT is 0.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 8.7 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
1709
1940
2208
1796
1926
2141
1940 mm
Width
1926 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1709 mm
Height
1796 mm
2904
4801
2915
4804
4801 mm
Length
4804 mm
2904 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.46 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
7P
Generation
W166
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 SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CVW*
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
201 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
450 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
450 NM
620 NM
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
128 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
10.87 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
928 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
928 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
137.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
775 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
690 L












1642 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L