The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 76,100
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 53,600
 Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600

ⓘ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 1.3 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
1709
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
1940
2208
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1940 mm
Width
1911 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1709 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
2893
4801
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
4801 mm
Length
4788 mm
2893 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
2297 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
112 kg
4.88 %
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
7P
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 320 CDI DPF
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
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
800 NM
510 NM
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF

Performance

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
6.86 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
31 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
683 mi
Range
628 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 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).
193.4 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
663 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1642 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L