Audi Q7 2007 vs Mercedes GL 2006

 
Audi Q7
2007 - 2009
Mercedes GL
2006 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.6 Petrol4.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainDouble-row timing chain

Performance

Power: 280 HP306 HP
Torque: 360 NM700 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds7.6 seconds
Mercedes GL is a more dynamic driving.
Audi Q7 engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 340 NM less than Mercedes GL. Due to the lower power, Audi Q7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.711.6
The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Audi Q7 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q7 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 100 litres100 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
1020 km on highway1080 km on highway
Mercedes GL 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: 460'000 km440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 5 years8 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 5.09 m5.09 m
Width: 1.98 m1.92 m
Height: 1.74 m1.84 m
Audi Q7 is larger, but lower.
Audi Q7 and Mercedes GL are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 775 litres620 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2035 litres2300 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 meters12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Audi Q7 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes GL.
Gross weight (kg): 2`9003`250
Safety: no data
Quality:
average
no data
Average price (€): 780013 200
Pros and Cons: Audi Q7 has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mercedes GL has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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