The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 64,100

€ 50,900

€ 64,100
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 45 TDI is 26.4 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 7.4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1741
1968
2212
1815
1911
2127
1968 mm
Width
1911 mm
2212 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1741 mm
Height
1815 mm
2994
5052
2915
4788
5052 mm
Length
4788 mm
2994 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2145 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
1.83 %

General
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4M
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DHXC
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
228 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 45 TDI
228 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi Q7 45 TDI
500 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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9.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 45 TDI
9.41 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi Q7 45 TDI
43 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
813 mi
Range
628 mi
Audi Q7 45 TDI
813 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
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 45 TDI
133.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
215 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
670 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
890 L
Boot Capacity
500 L












2075 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L