Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,002 mm | 2,875 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,895 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,495 kg | 1,898 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 80 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,011 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 914 mm | 28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 309 L | 580 L | -271 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,136 L | 20.5 | -19.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,512 L | 1,954 L | 1 L |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |