Compare 2013 Audi Q7 vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class vs 2013 Porsche Cayenne

2013 Audi Q7
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class
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2013 Porsche Cayenne
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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 19 28 $48,360 $52,000
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium Plus 19 28 $48,360 $52,000
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Prestige 19 28 $48,360 $52,000
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium 16 22 $43,524 $46,800
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus 16 22 $43,524 $46,800
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T S line Prestige 16 22 $56,311 $60,550
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4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC 19 26 $58,032 $62,400
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 450 14 19 $59,427 $63,900
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 550 13 18 $80,817 $86,900
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 63 AMG 13 17 $108,740 $116,925
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AWD 4-Door Diesel
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Diesel 19 29 $49,995 $55,750
Cayenne AWD 4-Door GTS 15 21 $73,665 $82,050
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Manual 15 22 $43,785 $48,850
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S 16 22 $59,085 $65,850
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S Hybrid 20 24 $62,685 $69,850
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Tiptronic 17 23 $43,785 $48,850
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo 15 22 $97,695 $108,750
Pricing
Invoice Price
$48,360
$58,032
$49,995
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$52,000
$62,400
$55,750
Monthly Payment Estimate
$867 / month
$1040 / month
$929 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.6
8.8
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2013 Audi Q7 is a premium, lavishly-appointed three-row utility vehicle with great on-road manners and capability, plus towing ability--without the off-road style or pretense. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class is a pricey way to go, but it's a luxury family wagon with great fuel economy and road manners, and some thoughtful new safety and luxury features to boot. The 2013 Porsche Cayenne spans a wide range of capabilities, from basic family hauler to track-worthy sports SUV, with a few stops in between--including a brand new diesel.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 26 mpg 29 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.1 58.3 - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 40.3 67.1
Passenger Capacity
7 7 5
Third Head Room (in)
35.4 38.9 -
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Third Shoulder Room (in)
48.6 50.5 -
Second Leg Room (in)
37.1 38.5 - TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
39.5 41.2 - TBD -
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.7 58.5 - TBD -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
133.2 143.6 - TBD -
Third Leg Room (in)
29.2 35.0 -
Second Head Room (in)
39.0 40.0 - TBD -
Third Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD - -
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.1 8.5 - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
200.3 201.6 190.8
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
68.4 72.8 67.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
66.0 65.5 - TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
118.2 121.1 114.0
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.1 84.3 76.3
Track Width, Front (in)
65.0 64.8 - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
72.5 93.8 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - 19.7 NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
10.9 16.0 NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 52.4 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
42.0 49.4 - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 84.1 - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x - TBD - 13.6 x 0.9 - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 x - TBD - 13.8 x 1.3 - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26.4 26.4 26.4
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Pwr
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.66 - TBD - - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.5 - TBD - 15.9-12.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.4 40.7 39.1
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA - TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P265/50R19 P275/55R19 P255/55R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA - TBD -
Front Tire Size
P265/50R19 P275/55R19 P255/55R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA Compact
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
825 600 1157
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5500 7500 7716
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500 500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5567 5467 - TBD -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5 20 x 8.5 18 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5 20 x 8.5 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 6.5 NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190 - TBD - - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Turbocharged Diesel V6 Turbocharged Diesel V6 Diesel V6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
406 @ 1750 455 @ 1600-2400 - TBD -
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.0L/181 3.0L/182 3.0/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 3400 - 4400 240 @ 3600 245 @ - TBD -
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 19 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 22 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 26 29
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.066 3.42 - TBD -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.840 2.86 - TBD -
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.273 3.46 - TBD -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.437 1.37 - TBD -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic w/Manual Shift
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.686 - - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.000 0.82 - TBD -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.970 4.34 - TBD -
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.864 1.92 - TBD -
Trans Type
8 7 8
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.825 0.73 - TBD -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.210 1.00 - TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- - TBD - NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- 1.00 1.00
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Sport Utility Vehicle
Vehicle Name
Audi Q7 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Air Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA N/A - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double-Wishbone Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Air Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA N/A - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.7 9.7 10.7
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- TBD - 4 -
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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