The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 69,500
€ 69,200
€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLE 350 d is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
69.8
76.7
84.9
68.4
78.1
85.7
76.7 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
69.8 in
Height
68.4 in
117.9
193.9
118.2
200.4
193.9 in
Length
200.4 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6768 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6537 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.45 %
General
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
W167
Generation
4L
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)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
BAR

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
268 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 350 d
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 350 d
18.38 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GLE 350 d
33 mpg
19 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
569 mi
Range
489 mi
Mercedes GLE 350 d
569 mi
489 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
240.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 350 d
146.1 kWh
240.6 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
340 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 350 d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1841 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













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

















