The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 71,700

€ 76,100

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 6.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400 d.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
68.4
78.1
85.7
69.8
76.7
84.9
78.1 in
Width
76.7 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
68.4 in
Height
69.8 in
118.2
200.2
117.9
193.9
200.2 in
Length
193.9 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
5335 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
6.41 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
4L
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
BTR
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400 d
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16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400 d
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
560 mi
Range
561 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
561 mi
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
148.1 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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