The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 55,300

€ 69,500

€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 6.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 350 d.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes GLE 350 d
68.4
78.1
85.7
69.8
76.7
84.9
78.1 in
Width
76.7 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
68.4 in
Height
69.8 in
118.2
200.4
117.9
193.9
200.4 in
Length
193.9 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes GLE 350 d
5313 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6746 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.27 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes GLE 350 d
4L
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes GLE 350 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
237 hp
268 hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes GLE 350 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
22.42 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
28 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
739 mi
Range
569 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
739 mi
569 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Environmental Impact
172.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
146.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
172.8 kWh
146.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1841 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft