The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 74,300

€ 60,000

€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 Q8 45 TDI is 7.2 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
67.1
78.5
86.2
70.7
75.8
84.3
78.5 in
Width
75.8 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.1 in
Height
70.7 in
117.9
196.3
114.8
189.1
196.3 in
Length
189.1 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
4894 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.02 %

General
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
4M
Generation
W166
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 Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DHXC
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q8 45 TDI
228 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q8 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q8 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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21.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
21.46 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi Q8 45 TDI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
813 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi Q8 45 TDI
813 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 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).
139.9 kWh
Audi Q8 45 TDI
133.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












49.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft