Mercedes R class 2010 vs Audi Q7 2009
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| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes R class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi Q7 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes R class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 3.0 - 5.9 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 388 HP | 204 - 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 540 NM | 360 - 1000 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 9.6 seconds | 5.5 - 9.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 13.2 | 7.2 - 12.7 | |
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Mercedes R class petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi Q7. On average, Mercedes R class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mercedes R class is smaller. Mercedes R class is 8 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 2035 litres | |
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Audi Q7 has more luggage space. Mercedes R class has 142 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q7 (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi Q7, which means Mercedes R class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`848 | ~ 3`123 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 17 400 | |
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