The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
€ 74,600

€ 117,300

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,300
ⓘ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 0.9 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 8.7 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
1709
1940
2208
1796
1926
2141
1940 mm
Width
1926 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1709 mm
Height
1796 mm
2893
4795
2915
4804
4795 mm
Length
4804 mm
2893 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
2297 kg
Kerb Weight
2345 kg
2920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3050 kg

Weight Difference:
48 kg
2.05 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
7P
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*CKD*
Engine Code
M 157.982

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
549 bhp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 bhp
549 bhp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
760 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
800 NM
760 NM
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
▶ REPLAY
6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.27 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
6.86 kg/bhp
4.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
31 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
29 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
580 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
490 mi
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
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).
223.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
276 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
623 kg
Maximum Payload
705 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
690 L












1642 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L