The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 56,300
€ 69,200
€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,200
ⓘ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 CDI is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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 350 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6537 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.820
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
228 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
21.13 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
26 mpg
19 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
663 mi
Range
489 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
663 mi
489 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
183.1 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).
240.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
183.1 kWh
240.6 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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
