The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 78,500

€ 63,600

€ 78,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘ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 TFSI.
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
5434 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
926 lb
17.04 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
W166
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TFSI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
CREC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
436 hp
328 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
479 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
12.46 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500 e
71 mpg
31 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
1506 mi
Range
686 mi
Mercedes GLE 500 e
1506 mi
686 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500 e
62.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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