Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 118.2 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 200.3 in | 0 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 78.1 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 68.4 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 5296 lb. | 5567 lb. | -271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 58.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.1 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 35.6 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 48.6 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 29.2 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 42.0 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi Q7.