The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 77,400

€ 70,400

€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 0.7 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 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
2893
4795
2915
4788
4795 mm
Length
4788 mm
2893 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7P
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*CGE*
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
375 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
375 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
580 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
580 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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6.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
6.17 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
644 mi
Range
532 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
644 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155.3 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
493 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1555 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L