Mercedes ML 2007 vs Audi Q7 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 1000 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 112 HP less power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 470 NM less than Audi Q7. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 100 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 2.18 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but higher. Mercedes ML is 28 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 27 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2035 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 3`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7000 | |
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