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Audi Q7
2021 Audi Q7
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$54,950
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8.1
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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV
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$75,950
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9.0
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Other
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

Audi Q7
2020-2021 Audi Q7 Rear Angle View
2020-2021 Audi Q7 Dashboard
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Rear Angle View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Other
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
41 ft
39.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8.5"
19" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8.5"
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

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
21 MPG
City
19 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 Tons/yr
8.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gallons
23.8 gallons
Cruising Range City
376.2 miles
452.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
455.4 miles
547.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
199.3 in
205 in
Height
68.5 in
71.8 in
Max Width
77.6 in
77 in
Front Width
66.1 in
65.7 in
Rear Width
66.6 in
66.6 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
123.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
7.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
39.9 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.5 in
59.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.8 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
38.8 in
40.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.5 in
58.5 in
Third Row Leg Room
29.2 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
35.9 in
38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
49.4 in
50.3 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,784 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
69.6 ft³
84.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
35.7 ft³
42.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
14.2 ft³
17.4 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Carrara White
  • Night Black
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Barrel Brown Metallic
  • Florett Silver Metallic
  • Galaxy Blue Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Navarra Blue Metallic
  • Orca Black Metallic
  • Samurai Gray Metallic
  • Vicuna Beige Metallic
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Emerald Green Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red 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
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Espresso Brown, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Macchiato/Magmagrey, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black/Tartufo, Leather Upholstery
  • Espresso Brown/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
  • Black/Magma Grey, Exclusive Nappa Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Optional
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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