The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 102,900
€ 55,200
€ 102,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 SQ8 TDI is 8.6 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI.
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
67.2
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
67.2 in
Height
71.5 in
118
197.1
114.8
188.5
197.1 in
Length
188.5 in
118 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
5379 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6834 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
10.45 %
General
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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 SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DHVA
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi SQ8 TDI
429 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi SQ8 TDI
664 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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12.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
12.54 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
30 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
677 mi
Range
635 mi
Audi SQ8 TDI
677 mi
635 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
160.5 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).
191.4 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
160.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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







