Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vs. Audi Q7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and Audi Q7 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and the Audi Q7.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's and the Audi Q7's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Audi Q7 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's and the Audi Q7's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class ranges from $12,997 to $29,995 while a used 2015 Audi Q7 is priced between $10,995 to $22,991.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the Audi Q7 base engine makes 280 horsepower. The GL-Class is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 686 miles. The Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 581 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi Q7. The GL-Class uses diesel, and the Q7 uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi Q7 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q7 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$63,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$67,565
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,050 - $115,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$57,728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$38,900 - $102,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,732
Price Range:
$12,997 - $29,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$25,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$14,595 - $67,620
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
78
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
114,765
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,181
Price Range:
$10,995 - $22,991
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$22,374
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$14,660 - $35,453
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
98
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106,769
# Good or Great Deals:
33
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.2 - 9.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.2 - 4.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
12.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.4 - 13.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.2 - 18.3
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Rankings
Not yet available
Audi Q7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
64 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Trim Levels
GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 450 4MATIC, GL 550 4MATIC, GL 63 AMG
Audi Q7 Trim Levels
3.0 quattro TDI Premium, 3.0 quattro TDI Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Prestige, 3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro S line Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque:
455 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 4920 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 2250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
502 / 686 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 581 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
93.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
160.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
10.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5467 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
72.8 inches
Length:
201.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5192 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
68.4 inches
Length:
200.3 inches
Wheelbase:
118.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Cinnabar Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Night Black / Orca Black Metallic
Blue
Atlantis Blue Metallic / Scuba Blue Metallic
Brown
Teak Brown Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Graphite Gray Metallic / Lava Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Not available
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond Beige/Black / Auburn Brown / Porcelain
Black
Black
Brown
Almond Beige/Mocha / Auburn Brown / Auburn Brown/Black
Gray
Grey/Black / Grey/Dark Grey
White
Porcelain
Interior Colors
Beige
Cardamom Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Espresso Brown
Gray
Limestone Gray
White
Not available
