Audi SQ7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

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Audi SQ7
Audi SQ7

$144,990 - $190,888

2024 price

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

$94,990 - $199,800

2021 price

Summary

2024 Audi SQ7
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Turbo 6, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
12.1L/100km (combined)

9.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

7
Dislikes
  • Lacks clever interior storage
  • Engine is thirsty
  • Expensive to service

  • Hard lower door plastics
  • Could make even more noise
  • High fuel consumption
2024 Audi SQ7 Summary

The Audi Q7 has come in for its second facelift as it enters its ninth year of production while the younger Q8 is in for its first refresh.

But these two aren't like the Mitsubishi ASX and Eclipse Cross pair; Audi's MLB underpinnings were cutting edge at their launch 2015 and remain stand-out in the class with advanced suspension and chassis tech, connectivity and refinement.

A host of small visual and performance tweaks aim to make the range-topping SQ7 we're driving even better. But should you make the sensible seven-seat decision or go a little rogue and choose the sloping-roofed SQ8?

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Summary

It’s fair to say Mercedes-AMG GLS63 buyers really want it all; good looks, cutting-edge technology, seven-seat practicality, leading safety and V8 performance to name a few key desirables. And, lucky for them, the new model is finally here.

Yep, the latest GLS63 is yet another exercise in excess, leaving very little to be desired by its buyers. Indeed, it ticks almost every box when it comes to a utility vehicle that well and truly puts the sports in Sports Utility Vehicle.

But, of course, this raises questions over whether or not the GLS63 is trying to do too much. And given this model does a whole lot more than its predecessor, these questions need to be answered again. Read on.

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2024 Audi SQ7 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

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