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 400d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
A premium 7-seat AWD diesel built for long-distance travel and large families, the GLS 400d 4MATIC blends strong torque, respectable efficiency, and generous cargo space. Best for road trips over tight-city or budget-focused use.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats
Usage fit
Family
94
/
76
City
31
/
27
Budget / value
52
/
26
Road trip
80
/
78
Performance
36
/
36
Cargo
61
/
49
Practical
67
/
48
Premium
60
/
66
Winter
80
/
80
Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q7 50 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 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 400d 4MATIC
- Seven seats and a 640‑liter trunk suit family travel and luggage.
- Diesel efficiency at 7.4 l/100 km is efficient for its class on long runs.
- 700 Nm torque and 6.3 s 0–100 km/h support confident passing and merging.
- AWD traction adds confidence for winter and mixed-road conditions.
- Premium pricing won’t suit budget-focused buyers.
- Diesel powertrain won’t appeal if you prefer petrol, hybrid, or electric.
- Less suited to frequent tight-city driving and short hops.
- If you rarely use all seven seats, a smaller five-seater may fit better.
Verdict
Pick Audi Q7 50 TDI if…
Best fuel economy
Audi Q7 50 TDI uses 7.2 L/100km vs 7.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC puts out 330 hp vs 286 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.