2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2019 Audi Q7

Audi Q7 vs. GLE 350 4MATIC®: Performance

The Mercedes-Benz GLE goes a step further in terms of performance, thanks to a stronger turbo engine and a 9G-TRONIC® transmission. Compare the GLE vs. Q7 performance specs and features below:

• Engine: The Audi Q7 is powered by a 248-hp 2.0L turbo inline-4 engine, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE gets a 255-hp 2.0L turbo inline-4.
• Transmission: The GLE offers a wider range of gear ratios, thanks to its 9G-TRONIC® 9-speed automatic transmission. The Q7 gets an 8-speed automatic transmission.
• Towing: Properly equipped, both models can tow as much as 7,700 pounds.

Audi Q7 vs. GLE 350 4MATIC®: Dimensions & Cargo Space

Inside the Audi Q7, you’ll get up to 69.6 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats folded. The Mercedes-Benz GLE offers nearly 80 cubic feet. Additionally, both SUVs offer seating for up to seven people, ensuring your trips around Southfield are comfortable for the whole family. Don’t need seven seats? You can opt for five-person seating for the Mercedes-Benz GLE instead, allowing you to enjoy all of its exciting features without having to aim for a smaller, more compact SUV.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q7 offer many of the same features, including technologies like a pre-collision system, forward collision warning with automatic braking, and smartphone integration. However, the GLE has a few aces up its sleeve, specifically the following features that aren’t standard on the Q7:

• Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX): New for the GLE, MBUX is an intelligent infotainment system that responds to voice commands and natural language and puts you in control of everything from cabin functions to music to navigation.
• Blind Spot Assist: Standard Blind Spot Assist operates at speeds of 20 mph or higher, and can sense when a vehicle enters your blind zones. If a vehicle is detected, you’ll see an illuminated red icon on the corresponding mirror and receive other visual and audible notifications.
• PRESAFE® Sound: This system is an extension of PRESAFE® and emits a “pink noise” via the audio system if a collision seems likely. The pink noise stimulates a natural reflex in the human ear and helps protect your hearing from damage should an accident occur.