The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 52,700
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
€ 58,700
 Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 52,700
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 is 11.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
78.1
85.7
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
118.2
200.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
114.8
188.5
200.4 in
Length
188.5 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5225 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6658 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.81 %
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
237 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
22.05 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
683 mi
Range
679 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
683 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
179 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
187.2 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft