The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 71,700

€ 50,900

€ 71,700
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 4.2 TDI 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 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 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
200.2
114.8
188.5
200.2 in
Length
188.5 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5335 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
9.71 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BTR
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
560 mi
Range
628 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
228.4 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 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
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