2024 Audi Q4 e-tron vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron

2024 Audi
Q4 e-tron

MSRP*: $49,800 to $55,200
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $89,200
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MPG - City Info not available 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 53.1 ft3 84.7 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 295-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 335 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 180.7 in 205.0 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 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 GLS 450 than in the Audi Q4 e-tron, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

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). Clearly, the Audi Q4 e-tron is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q4 e-tron is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q4 e-tron, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Handling
The Audi Q4 e-tron has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q4 e-tron has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Utility
The Audi Q4 e-tron has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q4 e-tron has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.