The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 77,400

€ 60,200

€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 400.
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 400
67.3
76.4
86.9
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.4 in
Width
75.8 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.3 in
Height
70.7 in
113.9
188.8
114.8
189.1
188.8 in
Length
189.1 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 400
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.99 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 400
7P
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 400
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CGE*
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
375 hp
328 hp
Mercedes ML 400
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
428 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 400
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 400
149 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400
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13.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
13.61 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
29 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
644 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
644 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
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).
166.7 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












44 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft