Car A
Audi Q7 50 TDI
A spacious seven-seater with AWD and a torquey diesel, the Audi Q7 50 TDI suits large families and long road trips. It’s less compelling for city-heavy use or drivers seeking a sport-oriented feel.
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC
A seven-seat AWD diesel that blends strong torque and efficient-for-its-class fuel use with generous cargo space, making it well-suited to large families and long trips. Its premium price and size make it less ideal for city-focused buyers.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match
Usage fit
Family
94
/
83
City
31
/
27
Budget / value
52
/
25
Road trip
80
/
82
Performance
36
/
35
Cargo
61
/
59
Practical
67
/
53
Premium
60
/
66
Winter
80
/
80
Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q7 50 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Audi Q7 50 TDI
- Seven seats and a generous 865 L boot make it easy to carry people and gear
- AWD traction suits winter climates and mixed-surface travel
- 7.2 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class on longer journeys
- Emphasis on reliability and safety aligns with family-first priorities
- Less suited to city driving and short trips
- Diesel powertrain may not match every driver’s preferences or usage
- Premium pricing around 60,000 may stretch some budgets
- Not tuned for performance driving, despite a brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s
Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC
- Seven seats and an 825 L boot support family life and road trips.
- 7.5 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class.
- 286 hp and 600 Nm (0–100 km/h in 6.3 s) give confident overtaking when loaded.
- 4MATIC AWD adds traction for winter and mixed conditions.
- Premium pricing at 81,700 may exceed some budgets.
- Seven-seat size can feel cumbersome in tight urban parking.
- Diesel powertrain is less appealing for mostly short, city journeys.
- If maximum fuel savings are the goal, smaller or hybrid models will be thriftier.
Verdict
Pick Audi Q7 50 TDI if…
Best fuel economy
Audi Q7 50 TDI uses 7.2 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.