The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 64,400

€ 61,300

€ 64,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,300
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 250 d.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 d
68.5
77.5
87.1
70.7
76.2
84.9
77.5 in
Width
76.2 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
68.5 in
Height
70.7 in
117.9
198.9
114.8
189.7
198.9 in
Length
189.7 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 d
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.71 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 d
4M
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 250 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CRTC
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
268 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 250 d
▶ REPLAY
17.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
17.03 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLE 250 d
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
790 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
790 mi
1014 mi
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
25.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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