The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 74,600
€ 55,200
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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 V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
4.88 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
7P
Generation
W164
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 320 CDI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CKD*
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
32 mpg
highway
30 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
580 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
635 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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).
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).
191.4 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
