The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 72,700

€ 55,300

€ 72,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 450 is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes GLE 450
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 450
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4894 lb
Curb Weight
5313 lb
6548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6746 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
7.89 %

General
Mercedes GLE 450
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W167
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium 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 450
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
384 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450
384 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes GLE 450
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
12.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450
12.74 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 450
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450
28 mpg
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
636 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes GLE 450
636 mi
739 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
172.8 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450
157.2 kWh
172.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 450
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 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