The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 58,400

€ 53,600

€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 320 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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 320 CDI DPF
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 320 CDI DPF
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 320 CDI DPF
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
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
580 NM
510 NM
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
8.47 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
914 mi
Range
628 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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).
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).
193.4 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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