The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 61,200

€ 56,300

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 ultra is 10.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
68.5
77.5
87.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
77.5 in
Width
75.2 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.5 in
Height
71.5 in
117.9
198.9
114.8
188.5
198.9 in
Length
188.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
4M
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 ultra
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CRTE, CZZA
Engine Code
OM 642.820

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
21.23 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
43 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
848 mi
Range
663 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
848 mi
663 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
183.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
113.1 kWh
183.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
25.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft












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