Volkswagen Touareg 2014 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touareg could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes ML 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 20 600 | 18 600 | |
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