Mercedes R class 2006 vs Audi Q7 2006
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 9 HP less power than Audi Q7, but torque is 10 NM more than Audi Q7. Despite less power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 840 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | 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 R class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes R klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes R class is smaller. Mercedes R class is 17 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 244 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1950 litres | 2035 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q7 (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi Q7. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`840 kg | 2`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`250 kg | 2`295 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 695 kg | |
| Mercedes R class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Audi Q7. Therefore, Audi Q7 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5800 | |
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