The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (06 - 07)
€ 60,200

€ 50,800

€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,800
ⓘ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 400 is 11.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes ML 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
70.7
75.8
84.3
68.4
78.1
85.7
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.7 in
Height
68.4 in
114.8
189.1
118.2
200.2
189.1 in
Length
200.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
4696 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.19 %

General
Mercedes ML 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
W166
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
BUG

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
328 hp
230 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
354 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes ML 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
14.32 lb/hp
22 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
27 mpg
22 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
657 mi
Range
592 mi
Mercedes ML 400
657 mi
592 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
166.7 kWh
216 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft