Volkswagen Touareg 2007 vs Mercedes ML 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Touareg) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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) | |
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, if possible |
1570 litres | 2050 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes ML may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 480 litres). | |||
| 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: | 3`000 kg | 2`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`332 kg | 2`315 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 668 kg | 635 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 5200 | 5000 | |
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