Mercedes ML 2008 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 16 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 840 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 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but higher. Mercedes ML is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2050 litres | 1642 litres | |
| Mercedes ML has 29 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 408 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`830 kg | 2`860 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`203 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 657 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 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: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Touareg has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touareg, so Volkswagen Touareg quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 13 000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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