The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi Q7 3.6 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 58,700
€ 51,100
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,100
ⓘ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 3.6 FSI.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.6 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
200.2
188.5 in
Length
200.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4861 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.91 %
General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.6 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 BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
BHK
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
276 hp
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.61 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
17.61 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
19 mpg
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
679 mi
Range
489 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
489 mi
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
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).
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 BlueTEC
179 kWh
240.6 kWh
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
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
