Mercedes-Benz ML W164 or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

2005–2011 vs 2002–2010 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: ML W164 4,788 mm, Touareg I (7L) 4,754 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: ML W164 833 l, Touareg I (7L) 555 l.
Lowest consumption: ML W164 8.5 l/100 km, Touareg I (7L) 9.4 l/100 km.
Power: ML W164 140–375 kW, Touareg I (7L) 128–331 kW.
Standard equipment: ML W164 37 items (Standard), Touareg I (7L) 34 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz ML W1642005–2011 · 10 engines · Standard, Sport-Paket, Grand Edition, SESpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)2002–2010 · 11 engines · Base, Exclusive, Individual, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz ML W1642005–2011no listings	Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)2002–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,780 mm–4,788 mm	Length4,754 mm
Width	Width1,911 mm	Width1,928 mm
Height	Height1,800 mm–1,815 mm	Height1,726 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,915 mm	Wheelbase2,855 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance190 mm–210 mm	Ground clearance205 mm–237 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume551 l–833 l	Trunk volume555 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,110 kg–2,305 kg	Curb weight2,214 kg–2,681 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank95 l	Fuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2002–2010
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power140–375 kW (190–510 hp)	Power128–331 kW (174–450 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2	Displacement (l)2.5–6.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 300 CDI 4MATIC	Lowest consumption9.4 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI R5
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5 s · 63 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 6.0 W12
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · Standard	Items in the base trim34 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Sport-Paket	Items in the top trim44 · Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort10 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz ML W164 or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

Length: Mercedes-Benz ML W164 4,788 mm, Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 4,754 mm (a 34 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,915 vs 2,855 mm. Boot: 833 vs 555 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz ML W164 or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W164 uses 8.5 l/100 km (300 CDI 4MATIC); the most frugal Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 9.4 l/100 km (2.5 TDI R5).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz ML W164 or Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W164 makes 375 kW (510 hp) (63 AMG); the strongest Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 331 kW (450 hp) (6.0 W12).

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