The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 64,100

€ 58,700

€ 64,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
68.5
77.5
87.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
77.5 in
Width
75.2 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.5 in
Height
71.5 in
117.9
198.9
114.8
188.5
198.9 in
Length
188.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6206 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.83 %

General
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
4M
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi Q7 45 TDI
228 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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20.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Audi Q7 45 TDI
20.74 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi Q7 45 TDI
36 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
813 mi
Range
679 mi
Audi Q7 45 TDI
813 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
179 kWh
Audi Q7 45 TDI
133.7 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
25.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft












58.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft