Compare Mercedes ML-Class W166 vs Mercedes GLS-Class X166 vs Audi SQ7

Variants
ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 BlueTEC
ML 400
ML 500
ML 63 AMG
GLS 63 AMG
GLS 350d
GLS 400
GLS 500
5 Seat
7 Seat

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
690 L / 24.4 cu-ft ~ 2010 L / 71.0 cu-ft
680 L / 24.0 cu-ft ~ 2300 L / 81.2 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 L / 9.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
20.1 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
14.9 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
19.0 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
285/45 R20
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
12.4 m / 40.7 ft
12.4 m / 40.7 ft
Water Fording
535 mm / 21.1 in

Construction

Body Style
5-door SUV
5-door SUV
5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
245 mm / 9.6 in
Size | Height
1796 mm / 70.7 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1741 mm / 68.5 in
Size | Length
4804 mm / 189.1 in
5130 mm / 202.0 in
5069 mm / 199.6 in
Size | Width
1926 mm / 75.8 in
1934 mm / 76.1 in | 2141 mm / 84.3 in (mirror unfolded)
1968 mm / 77.5 in | 2212 mm / 87.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1648.0 mm / 64.9 in
1655.0 mm / 65.2 in
1679.0 mm / 66.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
1675.0 mm / 65.9 in
1679.0 mm / 66.1 in
Wheel Size
20 in
Wheelbase
2915 mm / 114.8 in
3075 mm / 121.1 in
2996 mm / 118.0 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.331
Fuel Economy
7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Engine
CZAC, DHVA
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
16.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 241.4 cu-in / 3956.0 cc
Engine | Power
435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 3750-5000 rpm
Engine | Redline
5000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
110.0 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.4 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
900 Nm / 663.8 lb-ft @ 1000-3250 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2015 ~ 2019
2016 ~ 2019

Reviews

Neofiliac score
72%
88%
88%
Pros
  • Some interesting engine options
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good performance on-road
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • High grade of finish
  • Handsome styling
  • Tremendous mount torque
  • Good offroad capabilities
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Over-commitment to turbocharging
  • Non-AMG looks less good

Price

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