The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 72,700
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 72,700
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 30.1 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1737
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
1983
2177
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2177 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1737 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
3002
5089
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
5089 mm
Length
4788 mm
3002 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2495 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
3115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
310 kg
12.42 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

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
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
CCFA, CCFC
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
335 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
760 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
760 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
7.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
7.45 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
29 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
628 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
628 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
203.7 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 TDI
203.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
262 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
775 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
2035 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L