The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 57,300

€ 52,700

€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 350
68.4
78.1
85.7
71.5
75.2
83.7
78.1 in
Width
75.2 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.4 in
Height
71.5 in
118.2
200.4
114.8
188.5
200.4 in
Length
188.5 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 350
5280 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6713 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
10.85 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 350
4L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 350
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CJGD, CRCA, CLZB
Engine Code
M 272.967

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 350
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
21.82 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
32 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
839 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
839 mi
513 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
217.9 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
152.2 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











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