The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

€ 51,500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08) Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 70,400
 Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400

ⓘ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 420 CDI DPF.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08)
78.1
85.7
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.2
200.2
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
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 420 CDI DPF
5060 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.86 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

General

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Performance

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
21.35 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
532 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
634 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
201.7 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft