The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 70,400
€ 67,200
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘ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 11.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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
200.2
188.5 in
Length
200.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.23 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
532 mi
Range
457 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
457 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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).
257.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft
