The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 76,100
€ 58,700
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
189
114.8
188.5
189 in
Length
188.5 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
4.88 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
32 mpg
highway
35 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
683 mi
Range
679 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
179 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
