The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 54,700

€ 70,500

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 13.1 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 500
1709
1940
2208
1840
1911
2127
1940 mm
Width
1911 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1709 mm
Height
1840 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 500
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 500
7P
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*CVW*
Engine Code
M 273.963

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
201 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
201 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
450 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
450 NM
530 NM
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 500
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 500
▶ REPLAY
10.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
10.87 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
28 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
928 mi
Range
461 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
928 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
137.9 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1642 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L