Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

How does the Audi Q7 stack up against the Mercedes-Benz GLC? 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 GLCMercedes-Benz GLC
SpecAudi Q7Mercedes-Benz GLC
Horsepower (max)500 hp671 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.1 s3.5 s
Top speed250 km/h275 km/h
Variants29
Body styleLarge 7-seat SUVMid-size SUV / coupe SUV / electric SUV
Generation4M LCIX254 / C254 / MB.EA
Production2020 – present2023 – present
Length5,063 mm4,716 mm
Width1,970 mm1,890 mm
Height1,741 mm1,640 mm
Wheelbase2,995 mm2,888 mm

Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC: common questions

Is the Audi Q7 or Mercedes-Benz GLC faster?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3s versus the Audi Q7's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 3.5s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi Q7 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC makes more power: 671 hp (500 kW) versus 500 hp (373 kW) for the Audi Q7.
Is the Audi Q7 or Mercedes-Benz GLC faster on top speed?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the higher top speed at 171 mph (275 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the Audi Q7.
What is the main difference between the Audi Q7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Audi Q7 is a large 7-seat suv, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC is a mid-size suv / coupe suv / electric suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.