The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

€ 74,600
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 70,400
 Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 74,600
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 V8 TDI is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 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 V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
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 420 CDI DPF
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
0.78 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
*CKD*
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Performance

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
32 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
532 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft