The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 50,800

€ 58,200

€ 50,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 DPF is 11.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350
68.4
78.1
85.7
70.7
75.8
84.3
78.1 in
Width
75.8 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.4 in
Height
70.7 in
118.2
200.2
114.8
189.1
200.2 in
Length
189.1 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350
5060 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.19 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350
4L
Generation
W166
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
BUG
Engine Code
M 276.955

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
230 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 350
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
▶ REPLAY
22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
22 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
592 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
592 mi
570 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
216 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
216 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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