The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 58,400
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
€ 56,200
 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
76.4
86.9
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 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
70.4 in
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.3
189
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 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 250 BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 250 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 250 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CVV*
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
996 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft