Mercedes R class 2006 vs Audi Q7 2007
| 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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes R class engine produces 8 HP less power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi Q7. Despite less power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 12.7 | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 450'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 7 cm longer than the Audi Q7, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 314 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3215 litres | 2035 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes R class has 461 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. This could mean that the Mercedes R class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes R class (by 1180 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 (kg): | 2`880 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7000 | |
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