Jul11

ML350 vs VW Touareg V6 TDI

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In recent years, SUV vehicles have become from off road machines to the high class luxury cars, and even sport automotive. In this test will present two of the most ecological SUV’s ever made. Recently becoming a modern trend to reduce fuel emissions given

	2010 Mercedes ML350 BlueTEC	2010 VW Touareg V6 TDI BlueMotion	Mercedes Points (0-10)	VW Points (0-10)
Engine	V6 / 2987 turbo diesel	V6 / 2967 turbo diesel	7	9
Horse power @ rpm	211 @ 3400	240 @ 4000	6	8
Torque USA (lb-ft @ rpm) EU ( NM @ rpm)	398 @ 1600	405 @ 2000	9	9
Torque USA (lb-ft @ rpm) EU ( NM @ rpm)	540 @ 1600	550 @ 2000	9	9
Fuel economy USA(mpg) EU(L/100 km)	23 mpg	25 mpg	7	8
Fuel economy USA(mpg) EU(L/100 km)	10,4	9,3	7	8
Wight USA (lbs.) EU (kg.)	5008	5082	7	6
Wight USA (lbs.) EU (kg.)	2272	2305	7	6
0-60 mph / (0-100 km/h)	8,5	7,6	6	7
0-80 mph / (0-130 km/h)	14,5	12,8	5	7
Cargo Volume USA(cu. ft.) EU (liters)	18-72	20,5-58	9	8
Cargo Volume USA(cu. ft.) EU (liters)	500-2050	580-1642	9	8
Noise in cabin 60 mph (100 km/h)	63 dB	62 dB	8	9
Maximum load USA (lbs.) EU (kg.)	1406 lbs.	1235 lbs.	9	8
Maximum load USA (lbs.) EU (kg.)	638 kg.	560 kg.	9	8
Attachment capacity (with brake / without brake) USA (lbs.) EU (kg.)	7716/1653 lbs.	7716/1653 lbs.	8	8
	3500 / 750	3500 / 750	8	8
Maximum speed	130 mph	137 mph	6	7
Maximum speed	210 km/h	220 km/h	6	7
CO2	275 g/km	246 g/km	8	8
MSRPrise USA	$49,700 (£40,910 in UK)	$44,350 (£39,505 in UK)	8	8
60-0 mph (100-0 km/h) USA(ft.) EU (meters)	118 ft.	117 ft.	7	7
60-0 mph (100-0 km/h) USA(ft.) EU (meters)	36 meters	36 meters	7	7
Ride comfort			10	8
Handling on the road			8	9
Handling off road			8	8
Space inside the car			10	10
Design			9	8
Final Result			155	160

serious impact on all sectors of the automotive industry. In recent years, diesel fuel has become one of the most preferred fuel especially in Europe where the price of petro is a very serious problem. Today we will show two six cylinder diesel SUV’s comes from EU (Europe, Germany). The all new Volkswagen Touareg was introduced for the first time February this year in Munich. The version for this test is the VW Touareg V6 TDI BlueMotion. Diesel engine turbo V6 with a capacity of/ 2987 cc with output power of 240hp @ 4000 (EU version) for the USA market VW offers a V6 TDI with output power of 220 hp. Against him will counter 2010 Mercedes ML350 BlueTEC model is also powered by a V6 turbo diesel engine has a output power of 211hp at 3400 rpm. Mercedes BlueTEC is the first SUV covering the EURO 6 emission standard, although its fuel consumption is quite high for six-cylinder diesel. Volkswagen Touareg has fuel consumption by 10% – less than ML, which is the reason for – the low level of CO2 per kilometer. At maximum acceleration win go to Volkswagen, despite its high weight. From Mercedes have staked to a comfortable ride, a segment in which ML is still number 1. Regarding the engine, Volkswagen has surprisingly us, with little advantage in all indicators: economically, more powerful, silent. The price of both SUV’s in UK is the same honors, on the USA market is still not available Volkswagen BlueMotion modification so we took the price of standard V6 TDI.

Our advice: Mercedes ML350 BlueTEC is the best choice for long journeys because comfort of the ride on all other indicators winner is VW Touareg V6 TDI BlueMotion, which is equipped with a better engine and feels much better for sports driving.