The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)

€ 58,700
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 56,000
 Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15) Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000

ⓘ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 11.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.2
83.7
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
118.2
200.4
188.5 in
Length
200.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6493 lb
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.8 %
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)

General

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
CJTC, CJWC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
268 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
22 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
581 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
581 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 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