The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 67,300
€ 72,100
€ 67,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 50 TDI is 10.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
4729 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6206 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.35 %
General
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
DHXA
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q7 50 TDI
282 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi Q7 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Audi Q7 50 TDI
16.77 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi Q7 50 TDI
36 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
800 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi Q7 50 TDI
800 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
218.1 kWh
Audi Q7 50 TDI
135.8 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
25.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
