The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 69,200
€ 76,200
€ 69,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 11.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 500
68.4
78.1
85.7
70.7
75.8
84.3
78.1 in
Width
75.8 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.4 in
Height
70.7 in
118.2
200.4
114.8
189.1
200.4 in
Length
189.1 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 500
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6537 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.45 %
General
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 500
4L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
BAR
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
345 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 500
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
14.79 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
19 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
489 mi
Range
525 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
489 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
208.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
240.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
