Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Mercedes-Benz GLE | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 273 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,935 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,969 mm | 1,946 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,740 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,140 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 85 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,029 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 937 mm | 49 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,039 mm | 985 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 0 mm | 912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,255 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,786 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 943 L | -524 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,062 L | 33.3 | -32.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,027 L | 2,121 L | 0 L |
2017 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Audi Q7.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE.