The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 56,200

€ 77,300

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,300
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi Q8 55 TFSI.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
70.4
75.8
84.3
67.1
78.5
86.2
75.8 in
Width
78.5 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
70.4 in
Height
67.1 in
114.8
189.1
117.9
196.3
189.1 in
Length
196.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.92 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
W166
Generation
4M
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)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
DCBD

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
335 hp
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q8 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
27 mpg
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
996 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
600 mi
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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