2017 Audi Q7 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2017 Audi Q7

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

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2.0 TFSI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 2.0 TFSI Premium	20	25	$45,570	$49,000
Q7 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	20	25	$45,570	$49,000
Q7 3.0 TFSI Premium	19	25	$51,616	$55,500
Q7 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	19	25	$51,616	$55,500
Q7 3.0 TFSI Prestige	19	25	$51,616	$55,500

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AMG GLE 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLE AMG GLE 43 4MATIC Coupe	17	23	$64,775	$69,650
GLE AMG GLE 43 4MATIC SUV	17	23	$62,450	$67,150
GLE AMG GLE 63 4MATIC SUV	13	17	$94,572	$101,690
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe	14	18	$102,905	$110,650
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC SUV	13	17	$101,221	$108,840
GLE GLE 300d 4MATIC SUV	22	29	$49,662	$53,400
GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV	18	23	$50,685	$54,500
GLE GLE 350 SUV	18	23	$48,360	$52,000
GLE GLE 400 4MATIC SUV	18	23	$61,055	$65,650
GLE GLE 550e 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$61,659	$66,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,570

$64,775

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,000

$69,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$817 / month

$1161 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi Q7 gets a rakish new sport-wagon look, a finely detailed, tech-savvy interior, and serious chassis advancements underneath—including a dramatic weight loss, available rear-wheel steering, and a plug-in hybrid version.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class pared down its powertrains to gas only or a plug-in hybrid, although it still has plenty of stops in between for luxury buyers.

TCC Likes

Sportier, more carlike look and feel
Finely detailed cabin
Innovative rear-wheel steering

Plenty of base features that you'd expect on a luxury car
"Coupe" look for daring, non-conformists (with money)
Wide range of powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Best tech features limited to top trim
Third row not all that usable
Potentially very expensive

Expensive performance versions
Relatively thirsty compared to others
Pricey advanced safety features

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

Third Head Room (in)

35.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

67.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

65.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

114.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.5

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

66.1

65.1

Length, Overall (in)

199.6

192.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.6

60.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.8

13.8

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

24.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/60HR18

P275/45WR21

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/60HR18

P315/40WR21

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

720

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4696

4960

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6350

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

21 X 11

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

21 X 10

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

380

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

600

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 5000

362 @ 5500

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.50

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

None

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q7

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

4MATIC

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.69

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.69

Emissions

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

8.0

8.8

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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