2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi Q7. (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Q7 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
