The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 77,400
€ 58,700
€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
67.3
76.4
86.9
71.5
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
113.9
188.8
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 BlueTEC
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
General
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
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 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
375 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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13.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
13.61 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
29 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
highway
35 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
644 mi
Range
679 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
644 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
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).
179 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155.3 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
