Mercedes R class 2010 vs Audi Q7 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes R class engine produces 8 HP less power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi Q7. Despite less power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 12.1 | |
| Mercedes R class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes R class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`810 | 3`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 17 400 | |
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