The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 53,900

€ 61,400

€ 53,900
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
5313 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6603 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
9.75 %

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
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
237 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 350 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 350 d
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
22.42 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
32 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
839 mi
Range
903 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
839 mi
903 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Environmental Impact
152.2 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
152.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
314 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
1290 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