2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. (302 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 316 kg more than 2007 Audi Q7.
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 Mercedes-Benz GL (700 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 GL | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Q7 | GL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
