The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 56,700

€ 52,500

€ 56,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
68.4
78.1
85.7
71.5
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
118.2
200.4
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5170 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6603 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
6.83 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CJGD, CRCA, CLZB
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
242 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
21.36 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
32 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
839 mi
Range
703 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
839 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
172.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
152.2 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











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