The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Audi Q7 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - 19)
€ 61,200

€ 67,300

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,300
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLE 400 is 9.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi Q7 50 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 50 TDI
70.7
76.2
84.9
68.5
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
114.8
189.7
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 50 TDI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6206 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %

General
Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 50 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)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 50 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
DHXA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
328 hp
282 hp
Audi Q7 50 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 50 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 50 TDI
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14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
27 mpg
36 mpg
Audi Q7 50 TDI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
657 mi
Range
800 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
657 mi
800 mi
Audi Q7 50 TDI
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).
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
166.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 400
Audi Q7 50 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft














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