Mercedes R class 2010 vs Audi Q7 2009
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes R class engine produces 50 HP less power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Audi Q7. Due to the lower power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes R class is smaller. Mercedes R class is 16 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 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 225 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: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q7. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 17 400 | |
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