The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 54,000

€ 61,400

€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,400
ⓘ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 is 10.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 350 d.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 350 d
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
200.4
114.8
189.7
200.4 in
Length
189.7 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 350 d
5170 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6603 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.25 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 350 d
4L
Generation
W166
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
Mercedes GLE 350 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CJGC, CJMA
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
201 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
332 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 350 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 350 d
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
863 mi
Range
903 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
863 mi
903 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
131.6 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
148.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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