The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

€ 77,400
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
€ 56,300
 Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI
€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300

ⓘ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 TSI Hybrid is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI.
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 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 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
114.8
188.5
188.8 in
Length
188.5 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

General

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
7P
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CGE*
Engine Code
OM 642.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
375 hp
228 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
428 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
13.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
13.61 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
644 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
644 mi
663 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
183.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155.3 kWh
183.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft