The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 53,900
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 11) Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 53,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 30.1 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1737
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
1983
2177
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2177 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1737 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
3002
5089
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
5089 mm
Length
4788 mm
3002 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2410 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
225 kg
9.34 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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 3800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
237 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
550 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
550 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
10.17 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
628 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
839 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
193.4 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
152.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
775 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
2035 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L