Audi Q7 vs Mercedes Benz E Class

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

2995 cc
2999 cc

Number of Cylinders

6
6

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AT

Number of Gears

8
9

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

335hp at 5200-6400rpm
449 hp at 5800 - 6100 rpm

Max Engine Torque

500Nm at 1370-4500rpm
560 Nm at 2200 - 5000 rpm

Motor Type

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N/A

Number of Motors

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1

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Combined Max Power

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585 hp

Combined Max Torque

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750 Nm

Max Motor Power

–
163 hp

Max Motor Torque

–
N/A

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Drive Mode Types

N/A
Multiple

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

11.21 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

85 litres
60 litres

0-100kph

5.6 s
4.3 s

E20 Compatibility

–

Battery Capacity

–
21.22 kWh

Charging Time

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2.25hrs 0%-100% (11kW AC), 20min 10%-80% (60kW DC)

Claimed Range

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93 - 101 km

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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2.49 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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2.88 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-Link
N/A

Front Springs

Air Springs
N/A

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-Link
N/A

Rear Springs

Air Springs
N/A

Damper Control

N/A
Yes (Adjustable)

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Discs
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Ventilated Disc

Wheel Size

20 inches
20 inches

Front Tyre Size

285/45 R20
–

Rear Tyre Size

285/45 R20
–

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

–
6.26 m

Dimensions

Length

5072 mm
4965 mm

Width

1970 mm
1902 mm

Height

1705 mm
1472 mm

Wheelbase

3000 mm
2971 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
4

Kerb Weight

–
2390 kg

Boot Capacity

–
370 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cabin Boot Access

Roof Grab Handles

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

Rear Reading Lamp

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

12 Volt Port

–

Powered Tailgate

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Electric Tailgate Release

Front Seatback Pockets

Interior Lamps

Glove Box

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Sunglass Holder

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

4-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Dual

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Trunk Light

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Adjustable Underthigh Support

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Front Only

Safety

Airbags

8
8

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Dashcam

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Side Airbag

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Passenger Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Overspeed Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front, Side and Rear

Parking Camera

360 Degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Heads Up Display

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Interior Door Handles Finish

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Speed Assist System

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Rub Strips

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED fog lamps

–

LED DRLs

Wheel Arch Cladding

Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Roof Rails

–

Scuff Plates

Headlight Type

Matrix LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Spoiler

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Stop Lamp

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Seat Material

Leather
Leather and Alcantara

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

40:20:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
–

Seat Count

7
5

Head-up Display

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
14.4-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Front USB port

–
Type C

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Branded Music System

–
Burmester

Front Passenger Screen

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

App Details

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Driving Analytics

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Phone App

–

Location Based Services

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

SOS Button

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