Compare Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.0L Turbo V6 Diesel

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 19 MPG

Hwy: 25 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 19 MPG

Hwy: 26 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

26.4 gallons

Seating Capacity

7 seater

Seating Capacity

7 seater

2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Rear View Driving

2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Rear Angle View

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

3.0L Turbo V6 Diesel

Horsepower

261 hp

240 hp @ 3600 rpm

Torque

273 lb-ft

455 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,817 lbs

N/A

Fuel Economy

Combined

21 MPG

22 MPG

City

19 MPG

Highway

25 MPG

26 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5 Tons/yr

9.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.5 gallons

26.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

427.5 miles

501.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

562.5 miles

686.4 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

199.3 in

N/A

Height

68.5 in

72.8 in

Max Width

77.6 in

84.3 in

Front Width

66.1 in

64.8 in

Rear Width

66.6 in

65.5 in

Wheelbase

117.9 in

121.1 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

8.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

7 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.7 in

40.3 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.9 in

41.2 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

59.5 in

58.5 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

38.8 in

38.5 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.8 in

40 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

58.5 in

58.3 in

Third Row Leg Room

29.2 in

35 in

Third Row Headroom

35.9 in

38.9 in

Third Row Shoulder Room

49.4 in

50.5 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

69.6 ft³

93.8 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

35.7 ft³

49.4 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

14.2 ft³

16 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

41 ft

40.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 8.5"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Multi-Link

N/A

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

N/A

Tires

Front Tire

P255/55HR19

P275/55HR19

Rear Tire

P255/55HR19

P275/55HR19

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Carrara White

Black
Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

Glacier White Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Samurai Gray Metallic
Satellite Silver Metallic
Tamarind Brown Metallic
Vicuna Beige Metallic
Waitomo Blue Metallic

Dakota Brown Metallic
Diamond Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Palladium Silver Metallic
Steel Gray Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Leather Seating Surfaces
Metro Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces
Okapi Brown, Leather Seating Surfaces
Saiga Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces

Almond Beige/Mocha, MB-Tex Upholstery
Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Grey/Dark Grey, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Almond Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
Almond Beige/Mocha, Leather Upholstery
Auburn Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
Black, Leather Upholstery
Gray/Black, Leather Upholstery
Grey/Dark Grey, Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Optional

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Optional

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Entertainment System

Not Available

Optional

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Optional

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Not Available

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Navigation System

Standard

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Standard

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Optional

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Not Available

Optional

Rear A/C

Standard

Optional

Keyless Start

Standard

Optional

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary