Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
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 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 114.8 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 189.1 in | 11.1 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 75.2 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 70.7 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5500 lb. | 5038 lb. | 462 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 24.6 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.9 in | 0.6 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 | 38.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 58.4 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 28.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -25.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 36.2 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 17.7 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 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |