Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 118.2 in | -5 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 200.2 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.1 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 68.4 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4184 lb. | 5500 lb. | -1316 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.7 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 58.1 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.1 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.5 | 40.1 ft3 | -19.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -19.7 ft3 |
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 |
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 |