Mercedes GL 2006 vs Audi Q7 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GL) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi Q7) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GL engine produces 109 HP less power than Audi Q7, but torque is 70 NM more than Audi Q7. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 10.7 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes GL is smaller, but higher. Mercedes GL and Audi Q7 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2035 litres | |
| Mercedes GL has 155 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi Q7. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`150 | 2`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 13 600 | |
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