The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 71,700
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
€ 72,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 500
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200

ⓘ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 TDI is 11.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
78.1
85.7
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
78.1 in
Width
75.2 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.4 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
118.2
200.2
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 500
5335 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
9.71 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
4L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
BTR
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

▶ REPLAY
16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
461 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
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