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2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350



2006 Volkswagen Touareg V8





Standards and Options
Pricing

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

MSRP $42,680 $44,750

Invoice Price $39,692 $40,608

Destination Charges $775 $670

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Air Conditioning Standard Standard

Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard N/A

Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Standard

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Standard

Rear Seat HVAC Controls Option Option

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

CD Changer Option Option

CD Player Standard Standard

Cassette Player Not listed N/A

DVD Player Option N/A

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A

Navigational Aid Option Option

Radio Standard Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories Option N/A

Subwoofer Option Option

Telematic Systems Standard N/A

Exterior

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board Option Option

Bumper Step Up Standard N/A

Front Air Dam Standard Standard

Metallic Paint Option Standard

Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A

Power Trunk Lid Standard Standard

Rear Spoiler Option N/A

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A

Splash or Mud Guards Option N/A

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A

Instrumentation

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Battery Gauge Not listed Standard

Clock Standard Standard

Compass Not listed Standard

Cruise Control Standard Standard

Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A

Gauges Standard Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge Not listed Standard

Intelligent Cruise Control Option N/A

Night Vision N/A N/A

Oil Gauge Not listed Standard

Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard Standard

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard

Tachometer Standard Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Option

Trip Computer Standard Standard

Lighting

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Automatic Headlights Standard Standard

Cornering Lights Option N/A

Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard

Fog Lights Standard Standard

Halogen Headlights Standard Standard

Headlight Washers Option Option

High Intensity Discharge Headlights Option Option

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A

Roof

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Power Sunroof/Moonroof Option Standard

Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof Option Standard

Tires and Wheels

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Alloy Wheels Standard Standard

Chrome Wheels Not listed N/A

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A Option

Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A

Steel Wheels N/A N/A

Underbody Tire Carrier Standard N/A

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir Option Standard

Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A

Heated Exterior Mirror Standard Standard

Heated Washer System N/A Standard

Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Option Standard

Interval Wipers Standard Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard

Power Backlight Window N/A N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers Option Standard

Rear Wiper Standard Standard

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A

Tinted Glass Standard Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A Standard

Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A

Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Body Style Luxury Sport Utility Luxury Sport Utility    
EPA Classification SUV4WD SUV4WD    
Turbo N N    
Drive Train

 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

City MPG 17 14    
Combined MPG 19 15    
Displacement (CC) 3498 4172    
Driveline 4WD-FT 4WD-FT    
Final Drive Ratio 3.90 4.56    
Fuel Capacity (gal) 25.1 26.4    
Fuel System SEFI SEFI    
Fuel Type Gas Gas    
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0    
Highway MPG 21 18    
Horsepower @ RPM 268@6000 310@6200    
PowerToWeightRatio 17.6 17.1    
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6000 6200    
Standard Transmission 7 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic    
Torque @ RPM 258@2400 302@3000    
Transmission Speeds 7 6    
Transmission Type A A    
Type of Engine 3.5L V6 4.2L V8    
Valves 24 40    
Exterior

 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Crash Test Rating 5*/5* 4*/4*    
Curb weight (lbs) 4705 5300    
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 6239 6550    
Overall Height (in) 71.5 68.0    
Overall Length (in) 188.5 187.2    
Overall Width (in) 75.2 75.9    
Wheelbase (in) 114.7 112.4    
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Trunk Volume (cu ft) 41      
Interior - Passengers

 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Headroom front (in) 39.9 38.7    
Headroom rear (in) 39.8 38.3    
Leg room front (in) 42.2 41.3    
Leg room rear (in) 40.0 35.6    
Passenger Volume 107      
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 5    
Seating capacity - Standard 5 5    
Shoulder room front (in) 59.9 57.7    
Shoulder room rear (in) 59.8 57.4    
Suspension

 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Front suspension Ind Ind    
Ground Clearance (in) 8.3 8.3    
Rear Suspension Ind Ind    
Track Front 64.0 65.2    
Track Rear 64.1 65.7    
Towing

 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Tow Capacity (Maximum) 5000 7716    
Tow Capacity Standard 5000 7716    
Turning Radius

 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Steering Diameter Left 37.9 38.1    
Steering Diameter Right 37.9 38.1    
Warranty

 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Volkswagen Touareg

Powertrain Miles 50000 60000    
Powertrain Time (Months) 48 60    
Rust Miles 50000      
Rust Time (Months) 48 144    
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000 50000    
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 48    


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