The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 76,100
 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15) Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100

ⓘ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 420 CDI is 11.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
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 4.2 TDI
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5501 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6867 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
7.22 %
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
CCFA, CCFC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
335 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
26 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
675 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
675 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
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).
189.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
189.3 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft