The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 65,300
 Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15) Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,300

ⓘ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 280 CDI DPF is 30.1 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 7.8 cm taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1737
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
1983
2177
1911 mm
Width
1983 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2177 mm
1815 mm
Height
1737 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
3002
5089
4788 mm
Length
5089 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
3002 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2965 kg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
5.62 %
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
W164
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
CJTB, CJWB, CNAA, CTWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
328 bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
440 NM
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
7.06 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
26 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
581 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
581 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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