Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,002 mm | 2,913 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,788 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,495 kg | 2,185 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 95 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,011 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,016 mm | 941 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) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 309 L | 833 L | -524 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,136 L | 29.4 | -28.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,512 L | 2,050 L | 0 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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |