Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC vs Audi Q7 55 TFSI — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

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Audi Q7 55 TFSI

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Car A

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

A three-row, seven-seat luxury model with strong V6 biturbo performance and AWD, the GLS 450 4MATIC suits large families and long road trips. High fuel use and modest cargo space with all seats up are the main compromises.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety367 hpAWD

Audi Q7 55 TFSI

Car B

Audi Q7 55 TFSI

With seven seats, AWD, and strong petrol power, the Audi Q7 55 TFSI suits large families and long road trips. It emphasizes practicality and confident pace over city efficiency and track-focused handling.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9.3 L/100kmAWD

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 76 / 93

City 22 / 28

Budget / value 37 / 48

Road trip 71 / 83

Performance 40 / 38

Cargo 32 / 63

Practical 50 / 64

Premium 66 / 60

Winter 80 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC · Orange = Audi Q7 55 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC Audi Q7 55 TFSI

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Seven seats and three rows suit large-family duty
Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and 367 hp for confident passing
AWD traction adds assurance in winter and poor weather
Road-trip friendly thanks to seating capacity and strong highway performance
Combined consumption of 10.9 L/100 km raises running costs
355 L of cargo space is limited with all rows in use
Less convenient for tight city driving
Premium pricing may stretch budgets

Audi Q7 55 TFSI

Seven seats and an 890 L trunk suit large families and bulky gear
340 hp and 5.7 s 0–100 km/h make highway merges and overtakes easy
AWD traction supports year-round driving and winter travel
At 9.3 L/100 km, efficiency is reasonable for a powerful AWD seven-seater
Petrol-only powertrain—no hybrid or EV option for low-emissions commuting
9.3 L/100 km can feel costly if most driving is short city trips
Price of 57,900 is not a low-budget buy—better viewed as good value in its segment
Drivers seeking track-grade performance and razor-sharp handling should look elsewhere

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Audi Q7 55 TFSI if…

Performance & capability

Audi Q7 55 TFSI is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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