Audi Q7 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.9 Diesel | 6.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi Q7) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes ML) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 500 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 1000 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q7 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 370 NM more than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Audi Q7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 16.0 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q7 consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Audi Q7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 2.18 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
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Audi Q7 is larger, but lower. Audi Q7 is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 27 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q7 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 775 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 775 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2035 litres | 2050 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Audi Q7 has more luggage space (by 275 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 3`405 kg | 2`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`635 kg | 2`240 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 770 kg | 640 kg | |
| Audi Q7 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Audi Q7 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5000 | |
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