Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi Q7 Premium Plus is priced at ₹87.62 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC is priced at ₹1.28 Cr.
Audi Q7 Premium Plus comes with 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC comes with 2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Audi Q7	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine Capacity	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Audi Q7

₹ 87.62 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

₹ 1.28 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

87.62 Lakh

1.28 Cr

EMI

₹1,61,789

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,36,166

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

3 Rows

Seating Capacity

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

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493 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

85 litres

90 litres

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1370-4500 Rpm

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

4, DOHC

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

3.0 TFSI V6 + 48V Mild-Hybrid System

M256 Turbocharged I6 With Integrated Starter-Alternator

Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

Lithium Ion,Battery Placed In Boot

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Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

1 Placed At Integrated With Transmission

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335 Bhp @ 5200-6400 Rpm

375 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.6 seconds

6.1 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1370-4500 Rpm

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

10.14 kmpl

10.1 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

250 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

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Engine

2995 Cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2999 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

5.6 seconds

6.1 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

City Mileage

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1705 mm

1823 mm

Width

1970 mm

2157 mm

Ground Clearance

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200 mm

Kerb Weight

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2460 kg

Wheelbase

3000 mm

3135 mm

Length

5072 mm

5209 mm

Rear Suspension

5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar With Self-leveling Air-springs

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Space Saver

Front Tyres

255 / 55 R19

275 / 45 R21

Rear Tyres

225 / 55 R19

315 / 40 R21

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar With Self-leveling Air-springs

Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

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6 metres

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Rub-strips

Body Coloured

Black

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front, Second & Third

Driver Armrest

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

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Second Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Interior Colours

Saiga Beige, Okapi Brown

Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Artificial Leather

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Ventilated Seat Type

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Heated And Cooled

Ventilated Seats

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Front Only

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Puncture Repair Kit

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

High-beam Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Lane Departure Prevention

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Internal With Remote

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Dual Tone

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Windshield Blind

Electric

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Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Front And Rear Manual

Rear - Electric

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Soft-close Door

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Speakers

Touchscreen Size

10.09 inch

12.3 inch

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Apple CarPlay

Infotainment Screen Size

10.09 inch

12.3 inch

Gesture Control

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Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Voice Command

Android Auto

Display

Touch-screen Display

LCD Display

AM/FM Radio

GPS Navigation System

Steering-mounted controls

iPod Compatibility

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Internal Hard Drive

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AUX Compatibility

—

Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

Multi-Function Display

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Heads Up Display (HUD)

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Unlimited

Cooled Glovebox

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Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Yes (Automatic Five Zone)

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

360 Degree Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

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Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Third Row AC Zone

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Vents On Roof , Fan Speed Controls

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

Fog Lights

LED

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Cornering Headlights

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Intelligent

Ride Height Adjustment

Differential Lock

Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Audi Q7

✓Powerful and refined V6 petrol engine with strong performance figures.
✓Quattro AWD and adaptive air suspension deliver excellent comfort and confidence.
✓Spacious 7-seater cabin with premium materials and flexible seating.
✓Advanced infotainment with Audi Virtual Cockpit and dual-touchscreen MMI system.
✓Strong safety package with 360-degree camera and multiple driver assistance features.

Mercedes-Benz GLS

✓Extremely spacious 7-seater luxury SUV with premium comfort in all rows.
✓Refined petrol & powerful diesel engines with advanced hybrid support.
✓AIRMATIC air suspension delivers excellent comfort and stability.
✓Loaded with cutting-edge tech: MBUX, Burmester, MULTIBEAM LED, Transparent Bonnet.
✓Strong safety package with multiple ADAS features and 360° vision.
✓High-quality materials and AMG Line styling elevate cabin and exterior appeal.