Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

How does the Audi Q7 stack up against the Mercedes-Benz GLA? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi Q7Audi Q7
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Mercedes-Benz GLAMercedes-Benz GLA
SpecAudi Q7Mercedes-Benz GLA
Horsepower (max)500 hp354 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.1 s5.1 s
Top speed250 km/h250 km/h
Variants26
Body styleLarge 7-seat SUVCompact SUV, electric + ICE
Generation4M LCIMMA Electric / H247 ICE
Production2020 – present2020 – present
Length5,063 mm4,410 mm
Width1,970 mm1,834 mm
Height1,741 mm1,611 mm
Wheelbase2,995 mm2,729 mm

Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA: common questions

Is the Audi Q7 or Mercedes-Benz GLA faster?
The Audi Q7 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.9s versus the Mercedes-Benz GLA's 4.9s (0-100 km/h in 4.1s vs 5.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi Q7 or the Mercedes-Benz GLA?
The Audi Q7 makes more power: 500 hp (373 kW) versus 354 hp (264 kW) for the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Is the Audi Q7 or Mercedes-Benz GLA faster on top speed?
Both cars top out at 155 mph (250 km/h).
What is the main difference between the Audi Q7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA?
The Audi Q7 is a large 7-seat suv, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA is a compact suv, electric + ice. That difference in body style drives most of the others.