The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 77,300
€ 72,200
€ 77,300
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 Q8 50 TDI is 7.8 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Audi Q8 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
67.1
78.5
86.2
72.4
75.2
83.7
78.5 in
Width
75.2 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
67.1 in
Height
72.4 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 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
4894 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.57 %
General
Audi Q8 50 TDI
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 Q8 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
DHXA
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi Q8 50 TDI
282 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi Q8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Audi Q8 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
Audi Q8 50 TDI
17.35 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q8 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi Q8 50 TDI
36 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
800 mi
Range
461 mi
Audi Q8 50 TDI
800 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
Audi Q8 50 TDI
135.8 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q8 50 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
