The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 74,600
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 56,200
 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200

ⓘ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 V8 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
76.4 in
Width
75.8 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.3 in
Height
70.4 in
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
188.8 in
Length
189.1 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
6.4 %
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
7P
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CKD*
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Performance

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
996 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft