The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 76,100
€ 58,200
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
67.3
76.4
86.9
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.4 in
Width
75.8 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.3 in
Height
70.7 in
113.9
189
114.8
189.1
189 in
Length
189.1 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
7.27 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
7P
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CKD*
Engine Code
M 276.955
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 350
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
150 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
33 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
683 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
570 mi
Mercedes ML 350
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
