Audi Q7 (4L) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

2005–2015 vs 2006–2012 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Boot: Q7 (4L) 775 l, GLS X164 (GL) 300 l.
Lowest consumption: Q7 (4L) 7.2 l/100 km, GLS X164 (GL) 8.9 l/100 km.
Power: Q7 (4L) 150–368 kW, GLS X164 (GL) 155–285 kW.
Standard equipment: Q7 (4L) 36 items (Basis), GLS X164 (GL) 27 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi Q7 (4L)2005–2015 · 12 engines · Basis, S line, SE, S line PlusSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)2006–2012 · 6 engines · Standard, AMG Sports Package, Off-Road Package, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi Q7 (4L)2005–2015no listings	Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)2006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,086 mm–5,089 mm	Length5,088 mm
Width	Width1,983 mm	Width1,920 mm
Height	Height1,737 mm	Height1,840 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,002 mm	Wheelbase3,075 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm–240 mm	Ground clearance208 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume775 l	Trunk volume300 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,185 kg–2,680 kg	Curb weight2,430 kg–2,550 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank100 l	Fuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2015	Production years2006–2012
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines6
Power	Power150–368 kW (204–500 hp)	Power155–285 kW (211–387 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–5.9	Displacement (l)3.0–5.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.2 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattro 204	Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.5 s · 6.0 V12 TDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · GL 500 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Basis	Items in the base trim27 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · S line	Items in the top trim28 · Grand Edition
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
7 Seats	7 Seats—	7 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 0
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi Q7 (4L) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

Length: Audi Q7 (4L) 5,089 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 5,088 mm (a 1 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,002 vs 3,075 mm. Boot: 775 vs 300 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi Q7 (4L) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

The most frugal Audi Q7 (4L) uses 7.2 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro 204); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 8.9 l/100 km (GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY).

Which is more powerful — Audi Q7 (4L) or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

The strongest Audi Q7 (4L) makes 368 kW (500 hp) (6.0 V12 TDI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 285 kW (387 hp) (GL 500 4MATIC).

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