Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 118.2 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 200.2 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 78.1 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 68.4 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4743 lb. | 5269 lb. | -526 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 58.1 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 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 | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -25.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 40.1 ft3 | -10.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-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 |