The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi Q7 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - 19)
€ 72,100
€ 64,100
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,100
ⓘ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 10.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi Q7 45 TDI.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 45 TDI
71.5
75.2
83.7
68.5
77.5
87.1
75.2 in
Width
77.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
71.5 in
Height
68.5 in
114.8
188.5
117.9
198.9
188.5 in
Length
198.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 45 TDI
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6206 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.35 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 45 TDI
W164
Generation
4M
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 45 TDI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
DHXC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
228 hp
Audi Q7 45 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 45 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 45 TDI
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.74 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
20.74 lb/hp
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
36 mpg
Audi Q7 45 TDI
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
557 mi
Range
813 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
813 mi
Audi Q7 45 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).
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 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Audi Q7 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58.8 cu ft
