2015 Audi Q7 vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class

2015 Audi Q7

2015 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	19	28	$49,662	$53,400
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium Plus	19	28	$49,662	$53,400
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Prestige	19	28	$49,662	$53,400
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium	16	22	$44,920	$48,300
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus	16	22	$44,920	$48,300
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T S line Prestige	16	22	$57,568	$61,900

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4MATIC 4-Door ML 250 BlueTEC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 250 BlueTEC	22	29	$46,314	$49,800
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350	17	22	$47,244	$50,800
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 400	18	22	$58,497	$62,900
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 63 AMG	13	17	$91,512	$98,400
M-Class RWD 4-Door ML 350	18	24	$44,919	$48,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$49,662

$46,314

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,400

$49,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$890 / month

$830 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Though the 2015 Audi Q7 might show a little of its age, there are so few faults here that it's hard not to love this big SUV.

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class doesn't crow about off-roading: it's more concerned with things like fuel economy and in the AMG, superhero acceleration.

TCC Likes

Rides and handles like a car
Seating for up to seven
Elegant exterior

Quiet, comfortable ride
Strong, efficient BlueTec diesel
Extensive list of tech options

TCC Dislikes

Total cargo a little disappointing in such a large vehicle
Fuel efficiency isn't great in gasoline versions
It's heavy, and feels like it

Conservative exterior
Indecisive shifts (Bluetec)
COMAND interface

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

35.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

133.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

40.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

48.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

58.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

40.4

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

58.5

Second Leg Room (in)

37.1

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

64.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

200.3

189.1

Height, Overall (in)

68.4

70.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

118.2

114.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

80.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.5

80.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

47.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.9

38.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

48.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

24.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/50HR19

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Front Tire Size

P265/50HR19

P255/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5500

6600

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5500

6600

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

550

660

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5412

4742

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

600

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

406 @ 1750

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/181

2.1 L/131

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 3500

200 @ 3800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Twin Turbo Diesel I-4

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

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

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

1.92

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.07

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.86

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.97

4.38

Transfer Case Model

None

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q7

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

4MATIC

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.45

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.45

Emissions

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

9.4 (Est)

8.2

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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