Audi Q7 55 TFSI e vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Audi Q7 55 TFSI e

Suv · Hybrid · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Audi Q7 55 TFSI e

A premium 7-seat AWD plug-in hybrid that mixes strong acceleration with standout efficiency when charged. Well-suited to road trips and large families, but limited cargo space and a short EV range curb city versatility.

7 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2.4 L/100kmAWDHybrid

Car B

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 safetyAWD

Why compared same body typesame seatssecondary usage matchsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 76

City 36 / 22

Budget / value 36 / 37

Road trip 64 / 71

Performance 39 / 40

Cargo 23 / 32

Practical 43 / 50

Premium 65 / 66

Winter 80 / 80

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

Specs side-by-side

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

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Pros & cons

Audi Q7 55 TFSI e

Seven seats suit large families and road trips
AWD traction supports winter and mixed conditions
Strong performance: 0–100 km/h in 5.7 s with 367 hp and 500 Nm
Efficient for its class when charged: 43 km EV range and 2.4 combined consumption
Very small trunk (195 L) limits luggage with all seats in use
Short electric-only range reduces appeal for long EV commutes
Premium pricing at 73,900
Less suited to frequent city driving

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

Verdict

Pick Audi Q7 55 TFSI e if…

Best fuel economy

Audi Q7 55 TFSI e uses 2.4 L/100km vs 10.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q7 55 TFSI e

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Verdict

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