The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 78,500

€ 64,400

€ 78,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,400
ⓘ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 e is 9.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 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 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
5434 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb

Weight Difference:
871 lb
16.03 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 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 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
CRTC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
436 hp
268 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
479 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.03 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
12.46 lb/hp
17.03 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500 e
71 mpg
40 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
1506 mi
Range
790 mi
Mercedes GLE 500 e
1506 mi
790 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500 e
62.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft














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