The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 54,700

€ 58,700

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 1.3 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
1709
1940
2208
1815
1911
2127
1940 mm
Width
1911 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1709 mm
Height
1815 mm
2904
4801
2915
4788
4801 mm
Length
4788 mm
2904 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CVW*
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
201 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
450 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
450 NM
540 NM
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
10.87 kg/bhp
10.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
928 mi
Range
679 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
928 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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).
179 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
137.9 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1642 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L