The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 64,400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
€ 60,000
 Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 64,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
68.5
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
77.5
87.1
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
77.5 in
Width
75.8 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.5 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
117.9
198.9
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
198.9 in
Length
189.1 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.82 %
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
4M
Generation
W166
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 350 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CRTC
Engine Code
OM 642.826
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
268 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Performance

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
17.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
17.03 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
790 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
139.9 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
25.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft