The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 53,600

€ 102,900

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,900
ⓘ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 320 CDI DPF is 8.6 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the Audi SQ8 TDI.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
71.5
75.2
83.7
67.2
78.5
86.2
75.2 in
Width
78.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
71.5 in
Height
67.2 in
114.8
188.5
118
197.1
188.5 in
Length
197.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
10.45 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
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 320 CDI DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
DHVA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ8 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
30 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
628 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
677 mi
Audi SQ8 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).
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).
160.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
160.5 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Audi SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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