Compare 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
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
8.6
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.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
25 mpg 22 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Interior Dimensions
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
7 5
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
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
118.2 114.8
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - 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
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
68.4 71.5
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
66.0 65.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
42.0 36.2
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - 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 - NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
10.9 NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 41.9
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x - TBD - 12.8 x 0.6
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 x - TBD - 13.0 x 1.3
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26.4 27.7
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.5 18.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.4 38.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.66 3.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
265/50R19 P255/50R19
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
265/50R19 P255/50R19
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
990 1080
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
6600 7200
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5567 4751
Wheels
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 Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5 19 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 10.0
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
406 @ 1750 273 @ 3500-5250
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
3.0L/181 3.5L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
225 @ 3750 302 @ 6500
Engine Type
Turbocharged Diesel V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
Direct Direct Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20 19
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.86 1.92
Trans Type
8 7
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83 0.73
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.21 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.07 3.42/2.23
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 2.86
Trans Order Code
NA NA
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
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- - TBD -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- - TBD -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi Q7 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle 4 Door
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Double-Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- TBD - 3
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.6 9.6
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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