The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 51,800
€ 53,600
€ 51,800
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 3.6 FSI is 11.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
68.4
78.1
85.7
71.5
75.2
83.7
78.1 in
Width
75.2 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.4 in
Height
71.5 in
118.2
200.4
114.8
188.5
200.4 in
Length
188.5 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5027 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.16 %
General
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4L
Generation
W164
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
V6 gasoline 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
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
276 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
266 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
18.21 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
19 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
513 mi
Range
628 mi
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
513 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
229.2 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
229.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
