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: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 1000 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes R class engine produces 112 HP less power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 470 NM less than Audi Q7. Due to the lower power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 11.3 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes R class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 9 cm longer than the Audi Q7, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 2 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`895 | 3`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 17 200 | |
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