The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 71,700
 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700

ⓘ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 DPF is 11.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 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 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 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 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6867 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
9.71 %
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
W164
Generation
4L
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
BTR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
322 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
560 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
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).
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
228.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
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