The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
€ 82,300

€ 71,700

€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘ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 500 is 10.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
70.7
76.2
84.9
68.4
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
114.8
189.7
118.2
200.2
189.7 in
Length
200.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6867 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.65 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
W166
Generation
4L
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
BTR

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
322 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
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10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.57 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
16.57 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
556 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
560 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
197 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).
228.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
228.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













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