| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Audi Q7 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 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 | 8-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 | 200.3 in | -11.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 78.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 68.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4817 lb. | 5567 lb. | -750 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 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 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 |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 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 | 42.0 ft3 | -12.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi Q7.