
Because the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is an automotive outlier, nothing compares directly to it.
The Audi Q7 delivers on the luxury end of the R-Class experience, but its rear seats are not as comfortable as the Mercedes-Benz's.
Plus, the Q7 looks like a traditional SUV and has a taller step-in height, a potential issue for older passengers.
The Q7 will soon add a diesel engine to the V-6 and V-8 engines already offered.
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Quick Specs | ||
If you seek a supremely comfortable people hauler but eschew traditional station wagons, minivans, and SUVs, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class may be for you. |
The 2009 Escalade Hybrid sacrifices no performance, capability, or luxury, yet it uses a fraction of the fuel. |
The 2008 Audi Q7 puts a sport-ute premium on its beautifully made interior, seven-passenger seating, and sedanlike acceleration. |
MSRP From | ||
$42,100 | $61,130 | $42,500 |
Gas Mileage | ||
15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||
Gas V6 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 |
EPA Class | ||
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | N/A | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
Style Name | ||
4-Door 3.5L RWD | 2WD 4-Door | quattro 4-Door 3.6L |
Drivetrain | ||
2-Wheel Drive | 2WD | All Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||
6 | 7 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||
4 Door | 4 Door | 4 Door SUV |
Transmission | ||
Automatic | HD Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||
2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class vs. 2008 Audi Q7 |