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 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
375 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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13.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
13.61 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
29 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
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
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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