The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 102,900

€ 52,700

€ 102,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 350.
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
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 350
5379 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6834 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
12.49 %

General
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
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 SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
DHVA
Engine Code
M 272.967

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi SQ8 TDI
429 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi SQ8 TDI
664 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
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12.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
12.54 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
30 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
677 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi SQ8 TDI
677 mi
513 mi
Mercedes ML 350
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).
217.9 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
160.5 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ8 TDI
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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