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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8vsVolkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008

ML 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009
VS

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)

6.0 W12 48V Sport

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.6 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    742 km
    461 mi
  • Largest trunk
    833 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
388hp289kW
450hp336kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
3,080kg6,790lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
742km461mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
4,754mm187in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,928mm76in
Height
1,815mm71in
1,726mm68in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,639mm65in
1,657mm65in
Ground clearance
261mm10in
300mm12in
Trunk volume
833L
500L
Max trunk volume
2,050L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V SportPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
450 hp
336 kW

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport has 62 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
2,480 kg
5,467 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V85.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport5.9 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport has more power, Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
742 km
461 mi
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
637 km
396 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
450 hp
336 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,815 mm
71.5 in
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,726 mm
68.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
388 hp
289 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
833 L
29.4 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,815 mm
71.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,726 mm
68.0 in
Range score
742 km
461 mi
637 km
396 mi
Trunk score
833 L
29.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8

  • Is 370 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 km (65 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 333 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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