The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 55,300
 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (10 - 11) Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300

ⓘ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 11.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
78.1
85.7
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.7 in
Height
68.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
118.2
200.4
189.1 in
Length
200.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5313 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6746 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.27 %
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W166
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
739 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
172.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft