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Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Audi Q7
Mercedes-Benz GLS

Audi

Q7

From ₹87.17 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz

GLS

From ₹1.28 Crore

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Audi Q7Q7 Premium Plus · ₹87.17 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz GLSGLS 450 4MATIC · ₹1.28 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q7: ₹87.17 Lakh (ahead) GLS: ₹1.28 Crore Q7 ₹40.83 lakh cheaper
Airbags Q7: 8 airbags GLS: 9 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage Q7: 11.2 kmpl (ahead) GLS: ~8.5 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Q7: 335 bhp GLS: 375 bhp (ahead) Torque 500 vs 500 Nm
Boot Q7: 295 litres GLS: 355 litres (ahead) Length 5,064 vs 5,209 mm
Versions Q7: 3 GLS: 6 (ahead) Only GLS: diesel, automatic

Pick the Q7 for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the GLS for more airbags, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹87.17 Lakh
₹1.28 Crore
On-road in
₹99.55 Lakh
₹1.46 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,67,260 a month
₹2,45,366 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
335 bhp
375 bhp
Torque
500 Nm
500 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
11.2 kmpl
~8.5 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Full-Size Luxury 7-Seater SUV
Full-Size Ultra-Luxury 3-Row SUV
Seating Capacity
7 Seats (3 Rows)
7 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol / Diesel
Displacement
2,995 cc (3.0L V6)
2,999 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Petrol GLS 450) / 2,989 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Diesel GLS 450d)
Engine
3.0L V6 TFSI Twin-Scroll Turbocharged 24V DOHC with 48V MHEV
3.0L In-line 6-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (381 PS) / 3.0L In-line 6 Twin-Turbo Diesel (367 PS & 750 Nm)
Drivetrain
Permanent quattro All-Wheel Drive with Self-Locking Center Diff (40:60 split)
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Torque on Demand
0-100 km/h
5.6 sec
6.1 sec (GLS 450) / 6.1 sec (GLS 450d)
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h (Electronically Limited)

Transmission

Transmission
8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Torque Converter Automatic Transmission
Gears
8
9
Paddles
Yes
Yes
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 2nd-Gen Integrated Starter Generator on all variants)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-piston fixed calipers)
Ventilated Composite Discs (Front 390 mm with 6-Piston Calipers)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (350 mm)
Ventilated Discs (Rear 345 mm)
Front Suspension
Five-link axle with Adaptive Air Suspension (auto self-leveling & adjustable)
AIRMATIC Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping System ADS+ & E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL 48V Active Suspension (Rocking Curve Mode)
Rear Suspension
Five-link axle with Adaptive Air Suspension (auto self-leveling & adjustable)
AIRMATIC Air Suspension Multi-Link Axle (Auto Self-Leveling & Rear Suspension Lowering Button by 50 mm for Cargo Loading)
Wheels
19-inch 5-arm Star style Alloy Wheels
21-inch 5-Twin-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
255/55 R19 Tubeless Radial
Front: 275/45 R21, Rear: 315/40 R21 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Collapsible Space Saver Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage area

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,064 mm
5,209 mm
Width
1,970 mm
2,030 mm (2,157 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,703 mm
1,823 mm
Wheelbase
2,999 mm
3,135 mm (Massive luxury SUV wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
200 mm - 245 mm (Adjustable via Air Suspension)
200 mm - 260 mm (Adjustable ride height via AIRMATIC Air Suspension +60 mm lift)
Kerb Weight
2,165 kg
2,460 kg - 2,785 kg
Boot Space
295L (7 seats) / 740L (3rd row flat) / 1,925L (max)
355L (all 3 rows up) / 890L (3rd row folded) / 2,400L (all rear seats folded flat via one-touch electric buttons)
Fuel Tank
85 Litres
90 Litres
Turning Radius
6.2 m (11.7 m with All-Wheel Steering)
6.2 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 35.2/38, child occupant 42.5/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side & 3-row curtain)
9 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag)
Stability Control
Yes (ABS, EBD, ESC offroad mode, ASR, EDL, Hill Descent Control)
Yes (ESP with Trailer Stability Assist, Downhill Speed Regulation DSR, E-Active Body Control, Pre-Safe System, Crosswind Assist)
ADAS
Level 1 (Park Assist Plus, Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning with steer assist, Pre-Sense Basic)
Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistance Package Plus: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Steering Assist, Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic, Evasive Steering, Active Blind Spot, Exit Warning)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View 3D Camera + Park Assist Sensors
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 'Transparent Bonnet' Virtual Off-Road View & Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS with individual wheel readout)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with real-time pressure & temperature display for all 4 wheels)
ISOFIX
Yes (ISOFIX on all 3 second-row & third-row seats)
Yes (ISOFIX on 2nd row & 3rd row outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower Screen)
Dual 12.3-inch Widescreen Cockpit: 12.3-inch Touchscreen with MBUX Gen 7 + Twin 11.6-inch Full HD Rear Seat Entertainment Displays + 7.0-inch Rear MBUX Tablet
Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Full HD 1920x720)
12.3-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Audi Connect suite & myAudi telematics
Mercedes me connect Suite with OTA Software Updates, In-Car Office, Remote Climate Pre-conditioning, Geofencing, Live Tracking
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (19 speakers 730W 16-channel)
Burmester Surround Sound System (13 speakers, 590 W)
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane full-length electric)
Panoramic Dual-Pane Sliding Glass Sunroof with Electric Roller Sunblinds
Seat Features
12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & Heating
All 7 Seats Electrically Adjustable + Ventilated & Heated Front & 2nd-Row Seats in Rough Nappa Leather with 10 Massage Programs & Heated Armrests
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with B-pillar vents
5-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMOTRONIC with Separate Rear Climate Unit & B-pillar/Roof Vents for all 3 rows
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box with wireless inductive charging)
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & 2nd Row Center Armrest)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Indicators & Washers (HD Matrix available)
MULTIBEAM LED Headlights with 112 Individually Controllable LEDs per headlamp & ULTRA RANGE High Beam (up to 650m)
Tail Lights
LED Combination Taillights with Dynamic Indicators (Digital OLED on facelift)
Full LED Horizontal 3D Block Tail Lamps connected by chrome bar
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Integrated All-Weather Headlights & Signature LED DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Illuminated Aluminium Running Boards & Chrome Roof Rails

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
3 versions
6 versions
Price range
₹87.17 Lakh – ₹97.84 Lakh
₹1.28 Crore – ₹1.43 Crore
Colours
5 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Q7 Premium Plus₹87.17 Lakh GLS 450 4MATIC₹1.28 Crore GLS ₹40.83 lakh more

Only the GLS sells a diesel, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹1.34 Crore.

On-road price by city

Q7 Q7 Premium Plus against GLS GLS 450 4MATIC

CityQ7GLSGap
Mumbai₹1.02 Crore₹1.49 CroreQ7 ₹47.71 lakh less
Pune₹1.02 Crore₹1.49 CroreQ7 ₹47.71 lakh less
New Delhi₹99.55 Lakh₹1.46 CroreQ7 ₹46.49 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.07 Crore₹1.56 CroreQ7 ₹49.75 lakh less
Chennai₹1.08 Crore₹1.59 CroreQ7 ₹50.57 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.09 Crore₹1.6 CroreQ7 ₹50.98 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹96.06 Lakh₹1.41 CroreQ7 ₹44.85 lakh less
Kolkata₹99.55 Lakh₹1.46 CroreQ7 ₹46.49 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Q7 or the GLS?

The Q7, by ₹40.83 lakh on the versions compared here: Q7 Q7 Premium Plus at ₹87.17 Lakh against GLS GLS 450 4MATIC at ₹1.28 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹99.55 Lakh against ₹1.46 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The Q7 claims 11.2 kmpl against ~8.5 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q7: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The GLS: not crash-tested yet. The Q7 has 8 airbags and the GLS 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q7 Q7 Premium Plus makes 335 bhp and 500 Nm and the GLS GLS 450 4MATIC makes 375 bhp and 500 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The GLS is 145 mm longer. Boot space is 295 litres in the Q7 and 355 litres in the GLS.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,67,260 a month for the Q7 and ₹2,45,366 for the GLS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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