The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 132,400
Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13) Audi Q7 V12 TDI
€ 82,300
 Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 132,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

ⓘ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 V12 TDI is 9.6 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
78.7
85.7
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
78.7 in
Width
76.2 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
68.4 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
118.2
199.3
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
199.3 in
Length
189.7 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
5908 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
7220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
981 lb
16.6 %
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
4L
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
V12 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CCGA
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
493 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
738 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500

Performance

Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 V12 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

▶ REPLAY
11.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
11.98 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
21 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
550 mi
Range
556 mi
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
550 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
232.6 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).
197 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
232.6 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft