The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 64,400

€ 91,000

€ 64,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI is 5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 580.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 580
68.5
77.5
87.1
69.8
76.7
84.9
77.5 in
Width
76.7 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
68.5 in
Height
69.8 in
117.9
198.9
117.9
193.9
198.9 in
Length
193.9 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 580
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6812 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
11.72 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 580
4M
Generation
W167
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 580
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
CRTC
Engine Code
M 176.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
504 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
268 hp
504 hp
Mercedes GLE 580
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 580
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 580
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 580
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17.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
17.03 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 580
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 580
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes GLE 580
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
790 mi
Range
556 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
790 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 580
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).
179.9 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes GLE 580
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLE 580
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1642 lb
25.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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