The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 72,100

€ 65,300

€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,300
ⓘ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 420 CDI is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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
200.4
188.5 in
Length
200.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6537 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
CJTB, CJWB, CNAA, CTWA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
328 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
15.56 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
22 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
557 mi
Range
581 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
581 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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).
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 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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