The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 51,800

€ 72,100

€ 51,800
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 3.6 FSI is 30.1 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
1737
1983
2177
1815
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2177 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1737 mm
Height
1815 mm
3002
5089
2915
4788
5089 mm
Length
4788 mm
3002 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
2280 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.51 %

General
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
BHK
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
276 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
360 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
360 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
8.26 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
23 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
513 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
513 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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).
218.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
229.2 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
289 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
650 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
775 L
Boot Capacity
500 L











2035 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L