Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 406 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 | 114.8 in | 118.2 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 200.3 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 78.1 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 68.4 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5038 lb. | 5567 lb. | -529 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 58.1 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.1 in | 1.3 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 | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -28.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 25.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 | 42.0 ft3 | -5.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
2012 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 |
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