Audi Q7 2009 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.9 Diesel | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi Q7) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes GL) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 500 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 1000 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q7 engine produces 112 HP more power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 470 NM more than Mercedes GL. Thanks to more power Audi Q7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 13.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.2 l/100km | 15.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q7 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q7 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GL 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: | 5.06 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.84 m | |
| Audi Q7 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q7 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 775 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2035 litres | 2300 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi Q7 has 155 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GL. The Mercedes GL may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. 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`475 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 10 800 | |
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