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: | 210 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes R class engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi Q7. Due to the lower power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.1 | |
| Mercedes R class consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 7 cm longer 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. Despite its longer length, Mercedes R class has 142 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. This could mean that the Mercedes R class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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`910 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 17 200 | |
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