Compare Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 19 MPG

Hwy: 25 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 18 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

23.8 gallons

Seating Capacity

7 seater

Seating Capacity

7 seater

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2020-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Dashboard

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Horsepower

261 hp

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

N/A

369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,817 lbs

5,467 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

21 MPG

20 MPG

City

19 MPG

18 MPG

Highway

25 MPG

23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4 Tons/yr

8.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.5 gallons

23.8 gallons

Cruising Range City

427.5 miles

428.4 miles

Cruising Range Highway

562.5 miles

547.4 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

199.3 in

205 in

Height

68.5 in

71.8 in

Max Width

77.6 in

79.9 in

Front Width

66.1 in

65.7 in

Rear Width

66.6 in

Wheelbase

117.9 in

123.4 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

7.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

7 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.7 in

40.3 in

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

41.9 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.8 in

40.2 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

58.5 in

Third Row Leg Room

29.2 in

34.6 in

Third Row Headroom

35.9 in

38.9 in

Third Row Shoulder Room

49.4 in

50.3 in

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

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Height (Area)

N/A

34.7 in

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

41 ft

39.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 8.5"

20" x 8.5"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 8.5"

20" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Multi-Link

N/A

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

N/A

Tires

Front Tire

P255/55HR19

P275/50HR20

Rear Tire

P255/55HR19

P275/50HR20

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

Cirrus Silver Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Bright

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/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
Macchiato Beige/Black, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Black, Leather Upholstery
Espresso Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
Macchiato Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Seat Trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

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

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

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

Not Available

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Not Available

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Not Available

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

Optional

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

Hybrid/Electric Components

N/A

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

Compare Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV

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

Cargo Box Dimensions

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