2008 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | ML | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
