The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 53,900

€ 60,200

€ 53,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 11.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 400.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 400
68.4
78.1
85.7
70.7
75.8
84.3
78.1 in
Width
75.8 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.4 in
Height
70.7 in
118.2
200.4
114.8
189.1
200.4 in
Length
189.1 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 400
5313 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6603 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
11.61 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 400
4L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
237 hp
328 hp
Mercedes ML 400
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 400
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 400
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400
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22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
22.42 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
32 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
839 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
839 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
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).
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).
166.7 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
152.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft