The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 65,300
€ 60,000
€ 65,300
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 TFSI is 11.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
68.4
78.1
85.7
70.7
75.8
84.3
78.1 in
Width
75.8 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.4 in
Height
70.7 in
118.2
200.4
114.8
189.1
200.4 in
Length
189.1 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6537 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.05 %
General
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
4L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CJTB, CJWB, CNAA, CTWA
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
328 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
151 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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15.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
15.56 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
22 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
581 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
581 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
202.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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




















