Volkswagen Touareg 2007 vs Mercedes ML 2005
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Volkswagen Touareg is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes ML is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 6.0 | 3.0 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 - 450 HP | 190 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 - 750 NM | 350 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 - 12 seconds | 5 - 9.8 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): | 8.3 - 16.4 | 9.4 - 16.0 | |
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Volkswagen Touareg petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML. On average, Volkswagen Touareg equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.82 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1570 litres | 2050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Volkswagen Touareg can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`979 kg | ~ 2`854 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`354 kg | ~ 2`156 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 625 kg | ~ 698 kg | |
| Volkswagen Touareg load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5000 | |
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