The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 58,700

€ 74,300

€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘ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 19.8 cm shorter, 8.4 cm narrower and 11 cm taller than the Audi Q8 45 TDI.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
1815
1911
2127
1705
1995
2190
1911 mm
Width
1995 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2190 mm
1815 mm
Height
1705 mm
2915
4788
2995
4986
4788 mm
Length
4986 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2995 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2220 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2890 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.58 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
W164
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
DHXC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 bhp
228 bhp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
540 NM
500 NM
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q8 45 TDI
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10.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
10.5 kg/bhp
9.74 kg/bhp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
43 mpg
Audi Q8 45 TDI
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
679 mi
Range
813 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
813 mi
Audi Q8 45 TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Audi Q8 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
605 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1755 L