This test will oppose top diesel version of Audi Q7 SUV against the most powerful ML in the Mercedes family. Before we get started is right to note that this diesel version of Audi is not available in all countries (in USA it is not in dealership). Q7 V12 TDI has so much torque that is able to pull a Boeing 747.
| Mercedes ML 63 AMG | Audi Q7 V12 TDI Europe version | ML 63 AMG
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Audi Q7 Points
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| Engine | V8 / 6208 | V12 5934 / turbo diesel | 8 | 7 |
| Horse power | 510 @ 6800 | 500 hp @ 3750 | 8 | 7 |
| Torque USA (lb-ft @ rpm)
EU ( NM @ rpm) |
465 @ 5200 | 738 @ 1750 | 7 | 10 |
| 630 @ 5200 | 1000 @ 1750 | |||
| Fuel economy USA(mpg)
EU(L/100 km) |
14 mpg | 21 mpg | 6 | 9 |
| 16,5 | 11,3 | |||
| Wight USA (lbs.)
EU (kg.) |
5198 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2358 | 2668 | |||
| 0-60 mph / (0-100 km/h) | 5,2 sec. | 5,4 sec. | 7 | 6 |
| 0-125 mph / (0-200 km/h) | 18,8 sec. | 20,5 sec. | 8 | 6 |
| Ground clearance USA(in.)
EU (mm) |
7,7 – 9,8 inches | 6,7-9,6 inches | 7 | 8 |
| 195 – 250 mm | 170-245 mm | |||
| Maximum load USA (lbs.)
EU (kg.) |
1150 lbs. | 1338 lbs. | 7 | 9 |
| 522 kg. | 607 kg. | |||
| Attachment capacity (with brake / without brake) USA (lbs.)
EU (kg.) |
7716/1653 lbs. | 7716/1653 lbs. | 9 | 9 |
| 3500 / 750 kg. | 3500 / 750 kg. | |||
| Maximum speed | 158 mph | 155 mph | 9 | 8 |
| 255 km/h | 250 km/h | |||
| CO2 | 392 | 298 | 6 | 9 |
| MSRPrise USA | $91,050 | N/A for USA ($ 140,000 in UK) | 9 | 5 |
| 60-0 mph (100-0 km/h) USA(ft.)
EU (meters) |
118 ft. | 128 ft. | 8 | 6 |
| 36 meters | 39 meters | |||
| Ride comfort | 7 | 8 | ||
| Handling on the road | 8 | 7 | ||
| Handling off road | 8 | 8 | ||
| Space inside the car | 8 | 10 | ||
| Design | 9 | 8 | ||
| Final Result | 147 | 146 | ||
This diesel engine is much more economical than equivalent gasoline versions, and analogical CO2 emissions are lower vs gasoline engines, disadvantage is it is pretty noisy work and a lot of weight compare to gasoline versions. Engine for Mercedes is upgraded by AMG, subsidiary specializing in manufacturing of sporting models. Work of the Mercedes engine is much quieter than diesel competitor in Audi. At maximum acceleration from standstill to 60 miles (0-100 km / h), q7 lags about 0.2 seconds, to 125 mph / (0-200 km / h), Audi lags another 2 seconds.
For maximum speed performance are aligned with a slight advantage for ML. In the test the braking system in Q7 significantly behind all the top SUV tested by us, 128 ft. (39 meters). In the test for comfort driving on the road, result is quite surprised by the quality of Audi. The behavior of both cars in 
off road is even. The proposed location in the cockpit is slightly better in the Mercedes. Fuel consummation in Audi is unattainable for all top SUV with those parameters 21 mpg (11,3 liters per 100 km / h), values not untouchable for another car in club 500+ hp (without hybrid system) . Due to the fact that Audi Q7 
V12 TDI not available to the USA market, the price we have taken him is from England, as in this indicator the undisputed winner is Mercedes. In extreme driving qualities of both cars are almost same, Audi lags slightly in corners because the heavy weight of the engine in front, but compensates with its incredible torque, can you out of from any situation. In assessing the design 
parameter is only our personal feelings.
Our advice: Audi Q7 is a little strange and unusual car, the diesel engine has some advantages particularly for fuel consummation. Regard to the price and quiet work, will choose the Mercedes ML 63 AMG.
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