2025 Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Exterior Design

Both the 2025 Audi Q7 and 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV feature a commanding presence with their strikingly modern designs. Each SUV offers unique 19-, 20-, 21-, and 22-inch wheel options for remarkable, personalized style. Additionally, you’ll find vibrant LED exterior lighting on either, with exclusive Matrix-design LED headlights and Audi laser light technology available on the Q7. For optimized convenience when loading and unloading your cargo, each model offers a power liftgate.

Available Audi Q7 exterior features include:

• LED taillights with dynamic indicators
• HD Matrix-design LED headlights with daytime running lights and Audi laser light technology
• Chrome exhaust tips
• Aluminum roof rails
• Tailgate roof spoiler

2025 Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Interior Design & Technology

Experience a wealth of lavish creature comforts within the 2025 Audi Q7 and 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV. Enjoy standard three-row seating for up to seven passengers in the Audi Q7. The 2025 GLE SUV offers a choice between standard two-row seating for up to five travelers or available three-row seating for up to seven. Both models offer leather seat materials curated to deliver exceptional luxury and comfort, and available four-zone temperature control provides tailored relaxation for front and rear-seat riders.

In either SUV, you can opt for all-weather solutions like heated front and second-row seats as well as ventilated front seats that offer a massage function. Create the ideal cabin for rear-seat passengers with available second-row side window sunshades; the Audi Q7 adds a tailgate window sunshade for an extra layer of comfort and convenience.

Available Audi Q7 interior features include:

• Leather or Valcona/Cricket leather seating surfaces
• Integrated Toll Module®
• Sunshades for rear door side windows and tailgate
• Power panoramic sunroof
• LED interior lighting plus package

2025 Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Engine Specs & Fuel Economy

The 2025 Audi Q7 and 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV are intelligently engineered to add impressive power and precision to your commute. Find a stellar, turbocharged engine lineup on either SUV — two choices on the Audi Q7 and six on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV. The Q7 comes standard with quattro® all-wheel drive (AWD) for excellent traction and control, and the 2025 GLE SUV offers either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or a selection of advanced 4MATIC® all-wheel drive (AWD) systems. For those interested in comparing open-road fuel economy for each model’s standard engine, the Q7 can achieve up to 26 highway MPG, and the GLE SUV can achieve up to 28 highway MPG.

Constantly adapt to your surroundings in the Audi Q7 with the comfort adaptive air suspension, which comes standard on the Audi Q7 55 TFSI® Prestige. By consistently monitoring and adapting to road conditions, the comfort adaptive air suspension helps improve handling and comfort on the go.

Want to bring the boat along on your next adventure? Both SUVs offer a 7,700-pound maximum towing capacity when properly equipped.

See the accompanying chart for a comparison of engine specifications.

2025 Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Technology Features

The 2025 Audi Q7 and 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV boast future-forward innovations for exceptional convenience on your everyday drive. Both models include a stunning 12.3-inch digital instrument display, which houses essential driving information on an easily accessible interface. The GLE SUV offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen that combines with the digital instrument screen to create a vibrant panoramic display. The Q7 comes standard with an intuitive MMI® touch response interactive display, complete with a secondary touchscreen that recognizes your handwriting and manages climate controls.

When you want to create an immersive listening experience for everyone, the 2025 Q7 offers a Bang & Olufsen® 3D Premium Sound system, and the 2025 GLE SUV offers a Burmester® surround sound system.

Available Audi Q7 technology features include:

• Audi sound system or Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound system
• MMI® touch response interactive display
• 12.3-in. Audi virtual cockpit plus display
• HomeLink® garage door opener
• Audi smartphone interface

2025 Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Safety Options & Features

Enjoy optimized peace of mind with an array of premium safety and support features in the 2025 Audi Q7 and 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV. Both models offer a 360-degree camera view surrounding your vehicle, as well as features like parking assistance, adaptive cruise control, and lane management. Exclusive to the Audi Q7 is a premium Audi pre sense® system, which uses high-tech radar sensing technology to help grant you enhanced visibility and vehicle detection while driving.

Available Audi Q7 safety features include:

• Audi pre sense® front, basic, and rear
• Parking system plus
• Rearview or top view camera with Virtual 360 view
• Adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance
• Remote park assist plus