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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) · Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

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 aspiratedSUV2009-2011
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 FSI V8

360 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014

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
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    833 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
388hp289kW
360hp268kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
445Nm328lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,273kg5,011lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km451mi
Calculated
826km514mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,815mm71in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,636mm64in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,639mm65in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
261mm10in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
833L
520L
Max trunk volume
2,050L
1,642L
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 II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 has 28 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: 28 hp (21 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
2,273 kg
5,011 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
245 km/h
152 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.7 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
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8: 1.0 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
725 km
451 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
826 km
514 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 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
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.5 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
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)Facelift 2008ML 500 V8VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
725 km
451 mi
826 km
514 mi
Trunk score
833 L
29.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W164) Facelift 2008 ML 500 V8Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 163 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 313 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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