Volkswagen Touareg 2010 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 16 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 880 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: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.82 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Touareg is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1642 litres | 2050 litres | |
| Volkswagen Touareg has 29 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 408 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`860 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`203 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 657 kg | 720 kg | |
| Volkswagen Touareg load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 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 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 000 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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