Audi Q7 (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) Specs

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2009 Audi Q7 and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Audi Q7	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.2 in	121.0 in	-2.8 in
Length	200.2 in	201.6 in	-1.4 in
Width	78.1 in	76.4 in	1.7 in
Height	68.4 in	72.8 in	-4.4 in
Curb Weight	5500 lb.	5467 lb.	33 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	26.4 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	41.2 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.7 in	58.5 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.3 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	40.0 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.1 in	58.3 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.5 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	38.9 in	-3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	48.6 in	50.5 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	35.0 in	-5.8 in
Total Legroom	107.6 in (over 3 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-6.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.9 ft³	16.0 ft³	-5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	40.1 ft³	49.4 ft³	-9.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	88.7 ft³	93.8 ft³	-5.1 ft³

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

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