The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 58,200

€ 53,900

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,900
ⓘ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 350 is 11.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes ML 350
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
70.7
75.8
84.3
68.4
78.1
85.7
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.7 in
Height
68.4 in
114.8
189.1
118.2
200.4
189.1 in
Length
200.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
5313 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6603 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
11.61 %

General
Mercedes ML 350
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
W166
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.955
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
302 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
273 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
15.55 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
28 mpg
32 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
570 mi
Range
839 mi
Mercedes ML 350
570 mi
839 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
161.1 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













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