The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 64,100

€ 61,200

€ 64,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 45 TDI is 9.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400.
Audi Q7 45 TDI
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 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6206 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %

General
Audi Q7 45 TDI
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DHXC
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi Q7 45 TDI
228 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLE 400
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q7 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400
Performance
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400
142 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400
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20.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Audi Q7 45 TDI
20.74 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi Q7 45 TDI
36 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
813 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi Q7 45 TDI
813 mi
657 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
166.7 kWh
Audi Q7 45 TDI
133.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 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