The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 52,000

€ 76,200

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 is 28.2 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 5.9 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
1737
1983
2177
1796
1926
2141
1983 mm
Width
1926 mm
2177 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1737 mm
Height
1796 mm
3002
5086
2915
4804
5086 mm
Length
4804 mm
3002 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
2295 kg
Kerb Weight
2235 kg
2990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.61 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
4L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
237 bhp
402 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
550 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
550 NM
600 NM
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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9.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
9.68 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
683 mi
Range
525 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
683 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
208.4 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
187.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
715 kg
775 L
Boot Capacity
690 L













2035 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L