The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 52,500

€ 56,000

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
71.5
75.2
83.7
68.4
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
114.8
188.5
118.2
200.4
188.5 in
Length
200.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6493 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.8 %

General
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
CJTC, CJWC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
187 hp
268 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25.76 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
22 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
703 mi
Range
581 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
703 mi
581 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
172.8 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft











58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft