The VW Group builds three SUVs that compete directly with the Land Rover LR4.
Closest is the Audi Q7, which is a polar opposite of the LR4 with its sleek aero silhouette, its low stance, its more accessible third-row seat, and its modern perspective on off-road performance.
The Volkswagen Touareg is similar, though only a five-seater, while the Porsche Cayenne is a bit lighter and more road-oriented.
Two of those vehicles offer fuel-conscious diesels.
The five-passenger Mercedes M-Class offers another intriguing alternative for those who are conscious about gas-guzzling: the diesel ML320 CDI, which gets 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway.
The BMW X5 has a slightly higher price tag but also offers a third-row seat and, this year, adds a high-performance M version.
The Lexus GX 470 was new last year, and in an interesting turn of events, dials back its styling to a more straight-edged era, keeping its tall, narrow body and its five- or seven-passenger capability.
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The 2011 Land Rover LR4 takes on tough terrain with ease, and it's become more adept at imparting a carlike driving feel. |
With a diesel option and a softer silhouette, the 2011 Audi Q7 does its part to tame the SUV bad-boy image. |
The 2011 BMW X5 offers impressive handling and features, but lacks the styling and interior that makes competitors pop, while the X5 M offers nearly sports car levels of performance with all the utility of a standard X5. |
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class earns respect with neat styling riffs, shock-and-awe AMG power, and your choice of earth-saving powertrains. |
The new 2011 Porsche Cayenne is one of the few vehicles you can take off-road and out to the track on the same day; it's leaner and more athletic than before, without giving up the off-road ability. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $47,650 | $46,250 | $46,300 | $46,490 | $47,700 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 12 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V8 | Gas Supercharged V6 | Diesel I6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
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| 4WD 4-Door V8 | quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium | AWD 4-Door 35d | RWD 4-Door ML 350 | AWD 4-Door Manual |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 4 Door | 4 Door SUV | 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic | Automatic | Manual w/OD |
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