2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. 2019 Audi Q7

The 2019 Audi Q7 is a full-size SUV offering turbo performance and a cabin full of exciting features. Does it stack up to the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV, though? We don’t think so! The new GLS is the more powerful pick, plus it offers a roomier cargo area and cabin. To see why it’s the better pick for Westfield families, compare the Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS below!

GLS vs. Q7: Engines & Towing Capacities

Engine power isn’t the only performance category in which the Mercedes-Benz GLS outshines the Audi Q7:

• Engine: The GLS 450 4MATIC® is powered by a 362-hp 3.0L biturbo V6 engine, and the Audi Q7 2.0T Premium gets a 252-hp 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder.
• Transmission: The GLS SUV’s 9G-TRONIC® 9-speed automatic transmission means a smoother, more responsive ride on Scotch Plains roads. The Q7 gets an 8-speed automatic.
• Towing Capacity: The Q7 can tow up to 4,400 pounds, but with an optional trailer hitch, the GLS manages up to 7,500 pounds.

GLS vs. Q7: Passenger & Cargo Space

When you compare the Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS, it’s obvious that the GLS SUV is much larger in the cabin area. You find seating for seven people inside both, but the GLS gives you and your passengers more wiggle room. Compare their front, rear, and cargo volume dimensions below:

2019 Audi Q7

• Cargo Volume (All Seats Being Used): 14.8 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (Third-Row Seats Down): 37.5 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (Second-Row Seats Down): 71.6 cubic feet
• Front Headroom: 38.4 inches
• Rear Headroom: 38.8 inches

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS

• Cargo Volume (All Seats Being Used): 16 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (Third-Row Seats Down): 49.4 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (Second-Row Seats Down): 93.8 cubic feet
• Front Headroom: 41.2 inches
• Rear Headroom: 40 inches

Find a New GLS for Sale at Mercedes-Benz of Union!

In an Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison, the GLS SUV excels in every way, offering greater performance, towing power, and interior space. Ready to see it in action? Contact us to schedule a test drive near Bayonne! While you’re here, don’t forget to ask about our new vehicle specials for the opportunity to take advantage of GLS SUV finance and lease offers in Union!