The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 e-tron quattro tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 82,300

€ 72,200

€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200
ⓘ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 e-tron is 10.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Audi Q7 e-tron
Mercedes ML 500
68.5
77.5
87.1
72.4
75.2
83.7
77.5 in
Width
75.2 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.5 in
Height
72.4 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 e-tron
Mercedes ML 500
5556 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
7022 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
13.3 %

General
Audi Q7 e-tron
Mercedes ML 500
4M
Generation
W164
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 e-tron
Mercedes ML 500
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.963

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
368 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi Q7 e-tron
368 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi Q7 e-tron
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Audi Q7 e-tron
Mercedes ML 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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15.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
Audi Q7 e-tron
15.1 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 e-tron
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi Q7 e-tron
131 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
2589 mi
Range
461 mi
Audi Q7 e-tron
2589 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
37 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).
242.5 kWh
Audi Q7 e-tron
37 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 e-tron
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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