The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - 19)
€ 76,200

€ 67,300

€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,300
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi Q7 50 TDI.
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 TDI
70.7
75.8
84.3
68.5
77.5
87.1
75.8 in
Width
77.5 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
70.7 in
Height
68.5 in
114.8
189.1
117.9
198.9
189.1 in
Length
198.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 TDI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6206 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.02 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 TDI
W166
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
DHXA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
282 hp
Audi Q7 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 50 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
36 mpg
Audi Q7 50 TDI
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
525 mi
Range
800 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
800 mi
Audi Q7 50 TDI
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
415 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
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft














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