The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi Q7 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 72,200

€ 69,900

€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,900
ⓘ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 10.8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi Q7 50 TDI.
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 TDI
72.4
75.2
83.7
68.5
77.6
87.1
75.2 in
Width
77.6 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
72.4 in
Height
68.5 in
114.8
188.5
117.9
199.3
188.5 in
Length
199.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4773 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.91 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 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 50 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
DHXA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
282 hp
Audi Q7 50 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 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 50 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
36 mpg
Audi Q7 50 TDI
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
461 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
706 mi
Audi Q7 50 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
24.5 cu ft













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