Audi Q7 2015 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q7 engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GL. Thanks to more power Audi Q7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.0 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q7 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1570 km on highway | 1330 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes GL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, 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. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2012 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GL 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Audi Q7 is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q7 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 770 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 770 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1955 litres | 2300 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Audi Q7 has more luggage space (by 90 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 345 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`940 | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 200 | 21 400 | |
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