The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)

€ 61,200
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes GLE 400
€ 69,200
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
€ 61,200
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 400 is 10.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
76.2
84.9
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
78.1
85.7
76.2 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.7 in
Height
68.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
118.2
200.4
189.7 in
Length
200.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6537 lb
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.99 %
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
W166
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
328 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI

 REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
27 mpg
19 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
489 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
657 mi
489 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
240.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
166.7 kWh
240.6 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 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