Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$250
- Q7: 6 hp more, 1.4 in more front legroom.
- GLE: 1 mpg better, 5.3 cu ft more cargo.
- GLE wins 5 of 9 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q7 | GLE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62,000 | $62,250 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 255 hp | Q7 |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | GLE |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | GLE |
| Cargo, max | 69.6 cu ft | 74.9 cu ft | GLE |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.2 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 38.8 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 40.3 in | Q7 |
| Length | 199.3 in | 193.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.6 in | 79.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,839 lb | 4,806 lb to 5,838 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 4,400 lb | 7,700 lb | GLE |
| Seats | 7 | 5 to 7 | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 7.5 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2 s estimate | 6.9 s tested | GLE |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q7 Premium 45 quattro $62,000 | GLE 350 RWD $62,250 | $250 |
| GLE 350 RWD $62,250 | Q7 Premium Plus 45 quattro $62,000 | $250 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q7 | GLE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62,000 | $62,250 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $72,473 | $72,267 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: GLE wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | GLE | 4% |
| Power | Q7 | 2% |
| Space | GLE | 7% |
| Towing | GLE | 43% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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