The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 76,900

€ 51,500

€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.61 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
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)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
11.48 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
21 mpg
24 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
525 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
634 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
201.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
208.4 kWh
201.7 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
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