Audi Q7 2010 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Audi Q7 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes GL. Despite less power, Audi Q7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.8 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q7 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Audi Q7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.84 m | |
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Audi Q7 is larger, but lower. Audi Q7 and Mercedes GL are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 775 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2035 litres | 2300 litres | |
| Audi Q7 has 155 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q7 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`995 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 10 800 | |
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