Mercedes Benz Gls vs Audi Q7

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes Benz Gls

4.0 Petrol Maybach 600 4Matic

2.75 crore

Audi Q7

Audi Q7

Technology 55 TFSI

96.15 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Displacement

3982 cc
2995 cc

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

557hp at 6000-6500rpm
335hp at 5200-6400rpm

Max Engine Torque

770Nm at 2500-5000rpm
500Nm at 1370-4500rpm

Max Motor Power

22hp
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Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

9
8

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Cylinders

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6

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

90 litres
85 litres

Official Fuel Economy

8.5 kmpl
11.21 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

0-100kph

4.9 s
5.6 s

Fuel Supply System

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Direct Injection

Drive Mode Types

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N/A

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Powered

Turning Radius

6.27 m
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Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, Multi-Link

Front Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multilink
Independent, Multi-Link

Rear Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

22 inches
20 inches

Front Tyre Size

285/45 R22
285/45 R20

Rear Tyre Size

325/40 R22
285/45 R20

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Dimensions

Length

5205 mm
5072 mm

Width

2030 mm
1970 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1838 mm
1705 mm

Wheelbase

3135 mm
3000 mm

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

160 mm
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Kerb Weight

2825 kg
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Boot Capacity

520 litres
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Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Glove Box

Interior Lamps

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

4-zone
4-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Door Pockets

–

12 Volt Port

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Safety

Airbags

9
8

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Driver Airbag

Overspeed Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 Degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

High Beam Assist

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
Matrix LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

LED taillights

–

LED headlamps

–

Rub Strips

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED DRLs

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

–

Roof Rails

–

Scuff Plates

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

–

Seat Material

Leather
Leather

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Optional

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

50:50

Seat Count

5
7

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

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Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

11.6-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

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