Volkswagen Touareg 2007 vs Mercedes ML 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 350 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 44 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 260 NM less than Mercedes ML. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.6 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi Q7 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes GL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.82 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Touareg has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The Mercedes ML may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 3`000 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Touareg has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touareg, so Volkswagen Touareg quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5800 | |
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