The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 70,400

€ 52,700

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 DPF is 30.1 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 7.8 cm taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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
5089
4788 mm
Length
5089 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
3002 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3020 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.32 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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
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
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
237 bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
550 NM
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

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

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











2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2035 L