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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 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 600 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Audi Q7 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
