Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
$70,900
$64,550
Highlights
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$70,900
|
$64,550
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6
|
| MPG |
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
429 hp
|
240 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
6
|
7
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6
|
| Displacement |
2.9 L/177
|
3.0 L/182
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
429 @ 5500
|
240 @ 3600
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
442 @ 2000
|
455 @ 1600
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P275/50HR20
|
P275/55HR19
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P275/50HR20
|
P275/55HR19
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 9 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 9 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
41 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
7
|
7
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
144 ft³
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Third Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Third Leg Room |
29 in
|
35 in
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
49 in
|
51 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
118 in
|
121 in
|
| Length, Overall |
199 in
|
202 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
79 in
|
84 in
|
| Height, Overall |
71 in
|
73 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
66 in
|
65 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
67 in
|
66 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
9 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
84 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
52 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
20 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
78 ft³
|
94 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
44 ft³
|
49 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
15 ft³
|
16 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,137 lbs
|
5,467 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
21 gal
|
26 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
Safety
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
180
|
Brakes
| 2027 Audi Q7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15 in
|
14 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
14 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Audi Q7 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?
The 2027 Audi Q7 and the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class both get 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Audi Q7 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is cheaper than the 2027 Audi Q7 with a $64,550 starting MSRP versus a $70,900 starting MSRP.
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