The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 63,600

€ 53,600

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 26.4 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 7.4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 320 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 TFSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
2045 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
6.41 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4M
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 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 320 CDI DPF
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CREC
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
328 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
328 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
510 NM
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
6.23 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
37 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
686 mi
Range
628 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
686 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
193.4 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
890 L
Boot Capacity
500 L












2075 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L