The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 61,200

€ 65,500

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘ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 ultra is 9.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes GLE 400
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 ultra
Mercedes GLE 400
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.81 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes GLE 400
4M
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 ultra
Mercedes GLE 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CRTE, CZZA
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
215 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLE 400
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes GLE 400
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
21.23 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
43 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
848 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
848 mi
680 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
113.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes GLE 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
25.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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