The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 132,400
 Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13) Audi Q7 V12 TDI
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,400

ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.
Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
78.7
85.7
75.8 in
Width
78.7 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 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
118.2
199.3
189.1 in
Length
199.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5908 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7220 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
981 lb
16.6 %
Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
CCGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
493 hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 V12 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
550 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
550 mi
Audi Q7 V12 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).
232.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
232.6 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft