Mercedes ML 2008 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes ML is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Touareg has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 6.2 | 2.5 - 6.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 510 HP | 174 - 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 700 NM | 360 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 - 9.8 seconds | 5.9 - 12 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes ML are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Touareg. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 - 16.5 | 8.3 - 16.4 | |
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Mercedes ML petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Touareg. On average, Mercedes ML equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 201 - 500 mm (7.9 - 19.7 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes ML can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2050 litres | 1570 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`854 kg | ~ 2`979 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`144 kg | ~ 2`354 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 710 kg | ~ 625 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Volkswagen Touareg. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5000 | |
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