The Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne are related to the 2008 Audi Q7, but neither offers a third-row seat--nor are they as sleek and refined as the Audi ute.
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV has crisp lines, a great interior, and plenty of room inside.
BMW's X5 is a little less handsome than the Audi Q7, but it sports equivalent performance and features.
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The 2008 Audi Q7 puts a sport-ute premium on its beautifully made interior, seven-passenger seating, and sedanlike acceleration. |
The 2009 Porsche Cayenne isn’t as practical as other SUVs its size, but it handles like a Porsche. |
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a superior sport-ute with lots of room and power. |
The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has more toughness than most mid-size SUVs for heavy-duty towing and off-road needs yet on-the-road comfort doesn’t suffer. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $42,500 | $44,600 | $53,400 | $39,300 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Diesel V6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | |||
| 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | |||
| quattro 4-Door 3.6L | AWD 4-Door Manual | 4MATIC 4-Door 3.0L CDI | 4-Door V6 |
| Drivetrain | |||
| All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| 4 Door SUV | 4 Door SUV | 4 Door | 4 Door |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic | Automatic |
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| 2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne | 2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Class | 2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
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