The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 61,200

€ 70,400

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 26.4 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 7.4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
1741
1968
2212
1815
1911
2127
1968 mm
Width
1911 mm
2212 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1741 mm
Height
1815 mm
2994
5052
2915
4788
5052 mm
Length
4788 mm
2994 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
245 kg
10.58 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4M
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 ultra
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
CRTE, CZZA
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
215 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
215 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
500 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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9.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
9.63 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
51 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
848 mi
Range
532 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
848 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
113.1 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
890 L
Boot Capacity
500 L












2075 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L