2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. 2019 Audi Q7

Comparing the Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS? You’re not alone. Many Beachwood and Mayfield drivers are trying to find the perfect luxurious, German-engineered SUV. However, if you’re looking at the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS and the 2019 Audi Q7, a few critical differences will become visible right away! If you’re on the hunt for a spacious, high-performing model, with enough towing power for your wildest adventures, the GLS SUV is the model to beat.

Interior Dimensions & Cargo Room: Q7 or GLS?

Trying to decide whether the Mercedes-Benz GLS or Audi Q7 has more to offer your family? Although both large SUVs come standard with seven-passenger seating, there’s no way around the fact that the GLS is more comfortable–especially in its second and third rows.  Here’s how the two SUVs compare on key dimensions:

2019 Audi Q7 Dimensions Inside 

• 1st-Row Legroom – 41.7 inches
• 2nd-Row Legroom – 38.8 inches
• 3rd-Row Legroom – 29.2 inches
• Cargo Volume (Minimum) – 14.2 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (Behind 2nd Row) – 35.7 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (Behind 1st Row) – 69.6 cubic feet

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Dimensions Inside 

• 1st-Row Legroom – 40.3 inches
• 2nd-Row Legroom – 41.9 inches
• 3rd-Row Legroom – 34.6 inches
• Cargo Volume (Minimum) – 17.4 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (Behind 2nd Row) – 17.4 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (Behind 1st Row): 84.7 cubic feet

With five more inches of 3rd-row legroom, 3 more inches of 2nd-row legroom, and 15 more cubic feet of available cargo space, the GLS has no trouble notching a win. Take a closer look at the GLS interior and exterior dimensions with Mercedes-Benz of Bedford. Looking for something a little smaller with an available third row? Check out the new Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Performance and Utility: Q7 or GLS?

The 2019 Audi Q7 is certainly no slouch, but it can’t hold a candle to the Mercedes-Benz GLS. Here’s how their engines, transmissions, and towing capacities compare:

• Q7 vs. GLS Engine Specs: With the GLS 450 4MATIC®, you’ll receive a 362-hp biturbo V6. The comparable Audi Q7 2.0T Premium comes with a 252-hp 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder.
• Q7 vs. GLS Transmissions: Why settle for the Q7 SUV’s 8-speed automatic, when you could enjoy the impeccable precision of the famed 9G-TRONIC® 9-speed automatic transmission in the GLS?
• Q7 vs. GLS Towing Capacity: If you’ve ever had to pull heavy cargo, you know that the GLS towing capacity is sufficient for almost any non-commercial task. You’ll be able to pull a maximum of 7,700 pounds, compared to 4,400 pounds in the Q7.

Experience the Mercedes-Benz GLS in Person!

What are you waiting for? You’ve compared the Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS with Mercedes-Benz of Bedford, and now it’s time to get behind the wheel. Check out our special offers and our new GLS inventory today. Then schedule a test-drive, risk-free, by giving us a call at (440) 359-6821.