Mercedes G class 2002 vs Audi Q7 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 77 HP less power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi Q7. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q7 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: | 480'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes G class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 88 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 22 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2035 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi Q7, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7800 | |
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