The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 51,500

€ 56,200

€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
68.4
78.1
85.7
70.4
75.8
84.3
78.1 in
Width
75.8 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.4 in
Height
70.4 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 250 BlueTEC
5060 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.32 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 250 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
21.35 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
634 mi
Range
996 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
634 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
201.7 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
201.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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