The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 15)
€ 52,500

€ 56,700

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,700
ⓘ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 Mercedes ML 280 CDI is 30.1 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 7.8 cm taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
1815
1911
2127
1737
1983
2177
1911 mm
Width
1983 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2177 mm
1815 mm
Height
1737 mm
2915
4788
3002
5089
4788 mm
Length
5089 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
3002 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2345 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2995 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
6.82 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
W164
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
CJGD, CRCA, CLZB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 bhp
242 bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
440 NM
550 NM
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
11.68 kg/bhp
9.69 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
31 mpg
38 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
649 mi
Range
839 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
839 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
650 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
775 L











2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2035 L