The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 51,500

€ 52,500

€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 Q7 3.0 TDI DPF is 11.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
200.2
114.8
188.5
200.2 in
Length
188.5 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5060 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.8 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4L
Generation
W164
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
406 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
21.35 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
634 mi
Range
703 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
634 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
172.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
201.7 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











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