The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 76,100
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15) Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
€ 76,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 76,100
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 TDI is 11.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 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 (10 - 15)
78.1
85.7
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
118.2
200.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
200.4 in
Length
189.1 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
5501 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
10.42 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
4L
Generation
W166
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)
8-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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CCFA, CCFC
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
335 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

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

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
26 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
525 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
675 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
189.3 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).
208.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
189.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 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