Mercedes ML 2011 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 82 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Mercedes ML and Volkswagen Touareg are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2010 litres | 1642 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Mercedes ML has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 368 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`950 kg | 2`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`175 kg | 2`297 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 623 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 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: | high | average | |
| Mercedes ML has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touareg has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Mercedes ML, so Mercedes ML quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 13 000 | |
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