Compare Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-AMG ML 63

Engine

4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

Engine

5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

5.5L Turbo V8 (Optional)

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 14 MPG

Hwy: 20 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 13 MPG

Hwy: 17 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

24.6 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 Rear Angle View

2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 Dashboard

Engine and Transmission

Engine

4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

5.5L Turbo V8 (Optional)

Horsepower

500 hp @ 5500 rpm

518 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

568 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

516 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

5,280 lbs

5,238 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

N/A

7,200 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

17 MPG

15 MPG

City

14 MPG

13 MPG

Highway

20 MPG

17 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.4 Tons/yr

11.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.5 gallons

24.6 gallons

Cruising Range City

315 miles

319.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

450 miles

418.2 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

196.6 in

N/A

Height

67.2 in

70.7 in

Max Width

78.5 in

75.8 in

Front Width

66.1 in

66.4 in

Rear Width

66.6 in

67.1 in

Wheelbase

117.9 in

114.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.6 in

40.3 in

Front Seat Headroom

37.1 in

40.4 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

59.5 in

58.5 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

40.2 in

38.4 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.1 in

38.5 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

58.5 in

58.4 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

60.7 ft³

80.3 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

30.5 ft³

38.2 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

30.5 ft³

38.2 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

43.6 ft

38.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

21" x 10"

20" x 9"

Rear Wheel Size

21" x 10"

20" x 9"

Suspension

Front Suspension

N/A

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

N/A

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P285/45HR21

P265/45ZR20

Rear Tire

P285/45HR21

P265/45ZR20

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Carrara White

Black
Cinnabar Red Metallic
Dakota Brown Metallic
Diamond Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Palladium Silver Metallic
Polar White
Steel Gray Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Dragon Orange Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Matador Red Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Satellite Silver Metallic
Vicuna Beige Metallic
Waitomo Blue Metallic

designo Diamond White Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Arras Red, Valcona Leather Seating Surfaces
Black, Valcona Leather Seating Surfaces
Rotor Gray, Valcona Leather Seating Surfaces

designo Auburn Brown, AMG Premium Leather Upholstery
designo Black, AMG Premium Leather Upholstery
designo Porcelain, AMG Premium Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Not Available

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Entertainment System

Not Available

Optional

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Optional

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Not Available

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Optional

ABS

Standard

Night Vision

Optional

Not Available

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-AMG ML 63

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary