2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q7. (272 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q7. (400 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Q7 | CL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
