2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q7.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Q7 | S |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
