The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 54,700
 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700

ⓘ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 420 CDI is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
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 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
118.2
200.4
188.5 in
Length
200.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6768 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.33 %
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
26 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
698 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
698 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
218.1 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).
183.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
183.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6a (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 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