Volkswagen Touareg 2014 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 262 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touareg over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1510 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 990 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg and Mercedes ML are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 697 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1642 litres | 2010 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`880 kg | 2`950 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 19 000 | 14 000 | |
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