The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 61,200
 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 Mercedes ML 280 CDI is 10.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
68.5
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
77.5
87.1
75.2 in
Width
77.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
71.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
117.9
198.9
188.5 in
Length
198.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6096 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
W164
Generation
4M
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
CRTE, CZZA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
215 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
43 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
848 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
848 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58.8 cu ft