Audi Q7 2009 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 4.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi Q7) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GL) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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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): | 12.1 | 11.6 | |
| Audi Q7 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed 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 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.84 m | |
| 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): | 3`030 | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 10 800 | |
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