Comparison Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 (204 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC & Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | M-class | A3 |
| Generation: | M-class (W164, facelift 2008) | A3 (8L) |
| Engine / modification: | ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 (204 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC | 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2010 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 2011 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | SUV | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| Power: | 204 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 3800 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 9 sec |
| Torque: | 500 Nm @ 1400-2400 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 642 | AGU, AQA, ARX, ARZ, AUM |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2987 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 4 |
| Length: | 4781 mm | 4152 mm |
| Width: | 1911 mm | 1735 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2124 mm | |
| Height: | 1815 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2915 mm | 2513 mm |
| Front track: | 1627 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1629 mm | 1495 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 201 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 26 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 26 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 16 ° | |
| Climb angle: | 45 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 866 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1000 mm | |
| Wading depth: | 500 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 833 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2050 l | 1110 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 2830 kg | 1685 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2110 kg | 1175 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 10.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 235/65 R17; 255/55 R18; 255/50 R19; 265/45 R20; 265/40 R21 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 21 | 6.5J x 15 |