The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

€ 65,500
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes GLE 400
€ 64,400
 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
€ 65,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,400

ⓘ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 400 is 9.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
76.2
84.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
77.5
87.1
76.2 in
Width
77.5 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
70.7 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
117.9
198.9
189.7 in
Length
198.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6096 lb
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.81 %
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
W166
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
328 hp
268 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.03 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
17.03 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
28 mpg
40 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
790 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
680 mi
790 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
161.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58.8 cu ft