The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 54,700
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
€ 72,100
 Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100

ⓘ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 420 CDI.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
1709
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
1940
2208
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
1911
2127
1940 mm
Width
1911 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1709 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
2904
4801
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
2915
4788
4801 mm
Length
4788 mm
2904 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2950 kg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
5.62 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*CVW*
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
201 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
450 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
450 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
10.87 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
928 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
928 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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).
218.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
137.9 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1642 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L