The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLE 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 56,700

€ 58,500

€ 56,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,500
ⓘ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 is 10.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 250 d.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 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 250 d
5170 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6603 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
11.51 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 d
4L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CJGD, CRCA, CLZB
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 250 d
▶ REPLAY
21.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
21.36 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
32 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes GLE 250 d
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
839 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
839 mi
805 mi
Mercedes GLE 250 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).
111 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
152.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 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