The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 67,200
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 67,200
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 4.2 FSI is 11.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
78.1
85.7
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
118.2
200.2
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
200.2 in
Length
188.5 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4938 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.45 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 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 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BAR
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
345 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
14.31 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
628 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
457 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
193.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
257.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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