The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 78,900
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 78,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘ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 1.3 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
1709
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
1940
2208
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
1911
2127
1940 mm
Width
1911 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1709 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
2893
4801
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
2915
4788
4801 mm
Length
4788 mm
2893 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
5.62 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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 280 CDI
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol 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
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
375 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
375 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
580 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
580 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

▶ REPLAY
6.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
6.17 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
649 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
758 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 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).
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155.3 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
493 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1555 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L