The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 56,200

€ 51,500

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 11.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
70.4
75.8
84.3
68.4
78.1
85.7
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.4 in
Height
68.4 in
114.8
189.1
118.2
200.2
189.1 in
Length
200.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
4740 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.32 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
W166
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
24 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
996 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
634 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
201.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
201.7 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft