The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 63,600
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
€ 72,100
 Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100

ⓘ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 420 CDI.
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
1741
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
1968
2212
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
1911
2127
1968 mm
Width
1911 mm
2212 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1741 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
2994
5052
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
2915
4788
5052 mm
Length
4788 mm
2994 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
2045 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2950 kg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
270 kg
11.66 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
V6 petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
CREC
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
328 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
328 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Performance

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
6.23 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
37 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
686 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
686 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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).
218.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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