The Comparative Analysis :
Audi e-tron Sportback 50 quattro (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 71,400

€ 50,900

€ 71,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi e-tron Sportback 50 is 11.3 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 19.9 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1616
1935
2043
1815
1911
2127
1935 mm
Width
1911 mm
2043 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1616 mm
Height
1815 mm
2928
4901
2915
4788
4901 mm
Length
4788 mm
2928 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2445 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
3040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
260 kg
10.63 %

General
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
GE
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
309 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
309 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
540 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
540 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Audi e-tron Sportback 50
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
7.91 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 kWh✽
( 116 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 mpg
( 34 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
116 MPGe
34 MPGe
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
65 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
189 mi
Range
628 mi
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
189 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
69.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
193.4 kWh
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
69.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi e-tron Sportback 50
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
615 L
Boot Capacity
500 L











1655 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L