The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 78,900
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 78,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
76.4
86.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
113.9
189
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
189 in
Length
188.5 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 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 280 CDI DPF
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
375 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
428 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

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

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
13.61 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
628 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
758 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 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).
193.4 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft