The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 70,500

€ 64,400

€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,400
ⓘ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 10.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
72.4
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
72.4 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 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
W164
Generation
4M
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
CRTC

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
268 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.03 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
17.03 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
40 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
461 mi
Range
790 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
790 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft












58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58.8 cu ft