The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 76,200
€ 69,200
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,200
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
70.7
75.8
84.3
68.4
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
114.8
189.1
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 4.2 FSI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6537 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.45 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
W166
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
19 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
525 mi
Range
489 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
489 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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).
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).
240.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
240.6 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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
