Volkswagen Touareg 2014 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 57 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 8.5 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`900 | |
| 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 (€): | 23 600 | 18 000 | |
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