The Comparative Analysis :
Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 83,200
€ 70,500
€ 83,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 55 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 8.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
Mercedes ML 500
63.6
76.2
80.4
72.4
75.2
83.7
76.2 in
Width
75.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
63.6 in
Height
72.4 in
115.3
193
114.8
188.5
193 in
Length
188.5 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
Mercedes ML 500
5633 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
14.49 %
General
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
Mercedes ML 500
GE
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
Mercedes ML 500
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
EASA, EAWA
Engine Code
M 273.963

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
8
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
402 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
490 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
490 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
Mercedes ML 500
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
14.01 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
33 kWh✽
( 101 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
18 mpg
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
101 MPGe
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
87 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
262 mi
Range
461 mi
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
262 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
66.9 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).
242.5 kWh
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
66.9 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi e-tron Sportback 55
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft





















