The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI quattro (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 48,700

€ 50,900

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 3.6 FSI is 29.8 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1737
1983
2177
1815
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2177 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1737 mm
Height
1815 mm
3002
5086
2915
4788
5086 mm
Length
4788 mm
3002 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2195 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.46 %

General
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BHK
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
276 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
360 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
360 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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7.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
7.95 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
22 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
482 mi
Range
628 mi
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
482 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
244.5 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 3.6 FSI
244.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
309 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
775 L
Boot Capacity
500 L











2035 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L