The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 51,500

€ 69,700

€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 450 AMG.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
68.4
78.1
85.7
70.7
76.2
84.9
78.1 in
Width
76.2 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
68.4 in
Height
70.7 in
118.2
200.2
114.8
189.7
200.2 in
Length
189.7 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
5060 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6460 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.02 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
4L
Generation
W166
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 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
362 hp
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
406 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
21.35 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
634 mi
Range
672 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
634 mi
672 mi
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Environmental Impact
201.7 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
201.7 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
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