The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)

€ 82,300
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 132,400
 Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13) Audi Q7 V12 TDI
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,400

ⓘ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 500 is 9.6 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
78.7
85.7
76.2 in
Width
78.7 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.7 in
Height
68.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
118.2
199.3
189.7 in
Length
199.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5908 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7220 lb
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
981 lb
16.6 %
Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 V12 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 V12 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
CCGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
493 hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Performance

Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 V12 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
550 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
550 mi
Audi Q7 V12 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).
232.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
232.6 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft