The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (06 - 07)
€ 70,400

€ 50,800

€ 70,400
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 420 CDI DPF is 29.8 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 7.8 cm taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
1815
1911
2127
1737
1983
2177
1911 mm
Width
1983 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2177 mm
1815 mm
Height
1737 mm
2915
4788
3002
5086
4788 mm
Length
5086 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
3002 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2295 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2990 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
0.86 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
W164
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
BUG

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
230 bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
500 NM
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
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7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
9.98 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
27 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
532 mi
Range
592 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
592 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
228.4 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 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
216 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
775 L











2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2035 L