The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 54,700
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 72,100
 Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100

ⓘ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 Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 30.1 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
1737
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
1983
2177
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2177 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1737 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
3002
5089
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
2915
4788
5089 mm
Length
4788 mm
3002 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
2420 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
3070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2950 kg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
4.34 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
4L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
237 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
550 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Performance

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
10.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
10.21 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
32 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
698 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
698 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
183.1 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).
218.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
183.1 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6a (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
650 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
775 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
2035 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L