2012 Audi Q7 vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class

2012 Audi Q7

2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class

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quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium	17	25	$47,849	$51,450
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium Plus	17	25	$47,849	$51,450
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Prestige	17	25	$47,849	$51,450
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium	16	22	$43,013	$46,250
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus	16	22	$43,013	$46,250
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T S line	16	22	$55,753	$59,950

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4MATIC 4-Door ML 350

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350	17	22	$45,561	$48,990
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350 BlueTEC	20	27	$46,956	$50,490
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 550	15	20	$53,559	$57,590
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 63 AMG	14	18	$88,341	$94,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,849

$45,561

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$51,450

$48,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$858 / month

$817 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Audi Q7 has what upscale suburban families want: a lavish interior, a cabin full of premium features, and performance and ride that are very carlike--plus serious towing ability if and when you need it.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class is improved in nearly way, and remains one of the most luxurious and secure choices for families not needing a third row of seats.

TCC Likes

Sleek exterior
Finely trimmed interior
Carlike ride and handling

Smooth, strong, efficient Bluetec
Plush, isolated ride
Handles and maneuvers well

TCC Dislikes

Supercharged V-6 isn't great on gas
Very hefty, and feels it
Pricey when optioned

Indecisive shifts (Bluetec)
COMAND interface
Conservative exterior styling

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

35.4

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

58.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

48.6

Second Leg Room (in)

37.1

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

58.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

58.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

133.2

132.7

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

38.5

Third Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

58.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.4

71.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.0

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

118.2

114.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

65.0

64.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

5.2

Length, Overall (in)

200.3

188.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

41.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

42.0

36.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

75.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.5

71.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8 x - TBD -

13.0 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

12.8 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

27.7

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.66

3.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.5

18.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

265/50R19

P255/50R19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

265/50R19

P255/50R19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6600

7200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

990

1080

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5567

4751

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8.5

19 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 6.5

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8.5

19 x 8.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

10.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Diesel V6

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

406 @ 1750

273 @ 3500-5250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/181

3.5L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

225 @ 3750

302 @ 6500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.97

4.38

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

1.92

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

0.73

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.07

3.42/2.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.86

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

4 Door

Vehicle Name

Audi Q7

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Double-Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.6

9.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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