The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 60,000

€ 54,700

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC is 11.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4795 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.12 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W166
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 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
26 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
850 mi
Range
698 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
698 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
183.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
183.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6a (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













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