The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)

€ 66,300
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) Mercedes ML 500
€ 71,700
 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700

ⓘ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 500 is 11.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
75.2
83.7
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
78.1
85.7
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
72.4 in
Height
68.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
118.2
200.2
188.5 in
Length
200.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
4795 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6867 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.12 %
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
W164
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.964
Engine Code
BTR
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 hp
322 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
339 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.57 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
16.57 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
560 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
228.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 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