The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 50,800
€ 72,700
€ 50,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,700
ⓘ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 DPF is 6.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 450.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450
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
200.2
117.9
193.9
200.2 in
Length
193.9 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450
5060 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6548 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.26 %
General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450
4L
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
BUG
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
384 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
230 hp
384 hp
Mercedes GLE 450
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 450
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 450
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22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
22 lb/hp
12.74 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
592 mi
Range
636 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
592 mi
636 mi
Mercedes GLE 450
Environmental Impact
216 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
216 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1653 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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


















