The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi SQ7 TDI tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 72,200
€ 93,400
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘ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 11.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Audi SQ7 TDI.
Mercedes ML 500
Audi SQ7 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
118
199.6
188.5 in
Length
199.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Audi SQ7 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
6.83 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
Audi SQ7 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 SQ7 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
CZAC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ7 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ7 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Audi SQ7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ7 TDI
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Audi SQ7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Audi SQ7 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
33 mpg
Audi SQ7 TDI
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
461 mi
Range
734 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
734 mi
Audi SQ7 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi SQ7 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Audi SQ7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.8 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
