The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 74,300

€ 70,400

€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
67.1
78.5
86.2
71.5
75.2
83.7
78.5 in
Width
75.2 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.1 in
Height
71.5 in
117.9
196.3
114.8
188.5
196.3 in
Length
188.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4894 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.1 %

General
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
DHXC
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q8 45 TDI
228 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi Q8 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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21.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
21.46 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi Q8 45 TDI
36 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
813 mi
Range
532 mi
Audi Q8 45 TDI
813 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 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).
228.4 kWh
Audi Q8 45 TDI
133.7 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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