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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs Audi Q7

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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

$69,900 - $182,474

2021 price

Audi Q7
Audi Q7

$109,900 - $136,815

2025 price

Summary

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
2025 Audi Q7
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Turbo V6, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Diesel/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
12.4L/100km (combined)

7.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Coupe compromises
  • Hard door-bin plastics
  • Significant price rises

  • Thirst for fuel
  • Lack of front row storage
  • Occasional drivetrain hesitation
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Summary

The SUV craze is such that high-riding wagons are increasingly being tasked with also doing the job of sports cars, despite the immutable laws of physics clearly working against them.

While the results have been mixed, Mercedes-AMG has some serious form in this area, so much so that it’s been confident enough to unleash the second-generation GLE63 S.

Yep, this large SUV is looking to do its best impersonation of a sports car, so we’re looking to find out if it’s a convincing Jekyll and Hyde. Read on.

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2025 Audi Q7 Summary

The updated Audi Q7 is a bit of a game of ‘spot the difference’ - but even though it’s far from a new generation, the update is more than just some shiny new bits.

While the brand’s first SUV is still in its second generation, a bit of modernised design and some tech tweaks are aimed at keeping it in line with rivals, even as it nears a decade on sale. 

As well as the new features, there’s also a new variant bound for Aussie showrooms. So, is it still up to the task?

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