2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (494 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Q7 | GL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 1000 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2605 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |