The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 58,400
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
€ 58,400
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 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
76.4
86.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
76.4 in
Width
75.2 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.3 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.3
189
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
189 in
Length
188.5 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
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 (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 420 CDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*CVV*
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Performance

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

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 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).
218.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft