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: | 6.2 Petrol | 5.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes R class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q7) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 1000 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi Q7, but torque is 370 NM less than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.3 | 11.9 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 490 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1070 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.18 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes R class is smaller. Mercedes R class is 14 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 26 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 6 seats | 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 |
2407 litres | 2035 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes R class (by 372 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`900 kg | 3`405 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`330 kg | 2`635 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 770 kg | |
| Mercedes R class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 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 (€): | 4200 | 5800 | |
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