The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)

€ 76,100
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 110,300
 Mercedes ML 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 63 AMG
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 63 AMG.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
76.4
86.9
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
113.9
189
Blueprint Mercedes ML 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
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 63 AMG
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6724 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.05 %
Mercedes ML 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
7P
Generation
W166
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*CKD*
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
518 hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
516 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
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
32 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
683 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
490 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).
223.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 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
1554 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft