The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 58,400
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘ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 10.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
1709
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
1940
2208
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
2915
4788
4801 mm
Length
4788 mm
2904 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 280 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 280 CDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CVV*
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
258 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
580 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

▶ REPLAY
8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
8.47 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
649 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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).
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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