2024 Audi Q7 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q7

2024 Audi
Q7

MSRP*: $59,500 to $65,300
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $69,500
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MPG - City 19 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 25 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 69.6 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 261 - 335 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 199.3 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.8 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 38.8 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 than in the Audi Q7, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi Q7, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q7 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q7 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Dimensions
The Audi Q7 is a little wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Audi Q7, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q7 has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Powertrain
The Audi Q7 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The Audi Q7 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.