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
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
€ 60,000
 Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
76.4
86.9
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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 SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.3
189
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
189 in
Length
189.1 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
23.97 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft