Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

How does the Audi Q7 stack up against the Mercedes-Benz GLE? 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 GLEMercedes-Benz GLE
SpecAudi Q7Mercedes-Benz GLE
Horsepower (max)500 hp603 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.1 s3.8 s
Top speed250 km/h280 km/h
Variants29
Body styleLarge 7-seat SUVMid-size SUV / Coupe SUV
Generation4M LCIV167 / C167
Production2020 – present2019 – present
Length5,063 mm4,930 mm
Width1,970 mm1,947 mm
Height1,741 mm1,772 mm
Wheelbase2,995 mm2,995 mm

Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: common questions

Is the Audi Q7 or Mercedes-Benz GLE faster?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.6s versus the Audi Q7's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 3.8s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi Q7 or the Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE makes more power: 603 hp (450 kW) versus 500 hp (373 kW) for the Audi Q7.
Is the Audi Q7 or Mercedes-Benz GLE faster on top speed?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the higher top speed at 174 mph (280 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 GLE?
The Audi Q7 is a large 7-seat suv, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a mid-size suv / coupe suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.