The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 78,500

€ 67,200

€ 78,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘ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 10.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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 e
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5434 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
9.13 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
W166
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
BAR

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
436 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
479 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
12.46 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500 e
71 mpg
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
1506 mi
Range
457 mi
Mercedes GLE 500 e
1506 mi
457 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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).
257.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500 e
62.4 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 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