The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 67,200
 Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200

ⓘ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 DPF is 11.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
78.1
85.7
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
71.5 in
Height
68.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
118.2
200.2
188.5 in
Length
200.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6471 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.45 %
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
W164
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
457 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
457 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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).
257.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft