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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 1000 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 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 0.4 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.18 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 10 cm longer than the Audi Q7, 26 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes R class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 314 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 314 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2035 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`950 | 3`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7000 | |
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