The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 56,000

€ 52,500

€ 56,000
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 TFSI is 30.1 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
1737
1983
2177
1815
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2177 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1737 mm
Height
1815 mm
3002
5089
2915
4788
5089 mm
Length
4788 mm
3002 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
2295 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
4.79 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 TFSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CJTC, CJWC
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
268 bhp
at 4750 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
268 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
400 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
400 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
▶ REPLAY
8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
8.56 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
581 mi
Range
649 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
581 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
187.2 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
202.8 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
650 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
775 L
Boot Capacity
500 L











2035 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L