The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 58,700
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 51,500
 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08) Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 11.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.2
83.7
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.2
200.2
188.5 in
Length
200.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6592 lb
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.8 %
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
W164
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 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
24 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
634 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
179 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).
201.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
201.7 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft