The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 76,100
€ 100,200
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V8 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 63 AMG.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
67.3
76.4
86.9
73.3
76.9
83.7
76.4 in
Width
76.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.3 in
Height
73.3 in
113.9
189
114.8
189.7
189 in
Length
189.7 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.57 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
7P
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*CKD*
Engine Code
M 156.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
503 hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.13 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
10.13 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
14 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
14 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
20 mpg
city
10 mpg
32 mpg
highway
19 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
683 mi
Range
358 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
358 mi
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
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).
312.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
312.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
631 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
