The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 51,500

€ 58,700

€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 DPF is 29.8 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
1737
1983
2177
1815
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2177 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1737 mm
Height
1815 mm
3002
5086
2915
4788
5086 mm
Length
4788 mm
3002 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
2295 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
4.79 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
237 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
550 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
550 NM
540 NM
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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9.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
9.68 kg/bhp
10.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
634 mi
Range
679 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
634 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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).
179 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
201.7 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
260 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
775 L
Boot Capacity
500 L











2035 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L