Comparison Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | M-class | A6 |
| Generation: | M-class (W164, facelift 2008) | A6 Avant (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC | 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2009 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | SUV | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.37 | 0.34 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 82 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 3 |
| CO2 emissions: | 298 g/km | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 260 hp |
| Max power in: | 3600 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 8.8 sec |
| Torque: | 700 Nm @ 2000-2600 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 629.912 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 cm3 | 3697 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 12.5 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4781 mm | 4833 mm |
| Width: | 1911 mm | 1850 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2124 mm | |
| Height: | 1815 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2915 mm | 2759 mm |
| Front track: | 1636 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1639 mm | 1590 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 186-261 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 25 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 24 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 14-21 ° | |
| Climb angle: | 45 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 866 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1000 mm | |
| Wading depth: | 500 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 833 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2050 l | 1590 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2950 kg | 2300 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 2240 kg | 1720 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg | 2100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 255/50 R19; 265/45 R20; 265/40 R21 | 235/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 21 | 8J x 16 |