The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ7 TDI tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 93,400
€ 76,200
€ 93,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 SQ7 TDI is 10.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Audi SQ7 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
68.5
77.5
87.1
70.7
75.8
84.3
77.5 in
Width
75.8 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.5 in
Height
70.7 in
118
199.6
114.8
189.1
199.6 in
Length
189.1 in
118 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ7 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
5170 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.7 %
General
Audi SQ7 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
4M
Generation
W166
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 SQ7 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CZAC
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi SQ7 TDI
429 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
664 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi SQ7 TDI
664 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Audi SQ7 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Audi SQ7 TDI
12.05 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ7 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi SQ7 TDI
33 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
734 mi
Range
525 mi
Audi SQ7 TDI
734 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
208.4 kWh
Audi SQ7 TDI
148.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ7 TDI
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
22.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
