2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. 2021 Audi Q7 

When you want a luxury SUV that will make your drives around Atlanta more enjoyable, you will come across the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS and the 2021 Audi Q7. But which is better suited to handle your daily school drop-offs, family vacations, and running errands around Cumming and beyond? Compare the 2021 Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS, then explore our virtual inventory to find the new Mercedes-Benz GLS for sale that checks off all your boxes.

GLS vs. Q7: Value and Standard Features

The new Audi Q7 may be a somewhat more affordable vehicle, but you will struggle to feel satisfied with what the Q7 has to offer. When comparing the entry-level configuration of both vehicles, you’ll see that the new GLS has lots more to enjoy.

Each of these amenities comes standard on the GLS 450, but it will cost extra in the Audi Q7 – even the top trim:

• Ventilated front seats
• Front passenger’s lumbar support
• Remote starting system
• Air suspension

Also, only the GLS offers heated third-row seats and second-row captain’s chairs as optional upgrades.

GLS vs. Q7: Interior Dimensions & Cargo Room 

The new Mercedes-Benz GLS interior can comfortably seat six or seven passengers, depending on if you choose the second-row captain’s chair. Many Johns Creek drivers will enjoy the extra flexibility and space that the GLS offers:

2021 Audi Q7 Dimensions Inside 

• Front Headroom: 39.9 inches 
• Middle Headroom: 38.8 inches
• Rear Headroom: 35.9 inches 
• Front Legroom: 41.7 inches
• Middle Legroom: 38.8 inches
• Rear Legroom: 29.2 inches
• Cargo Space Behind the Third Row: 14.2 cubic feet
• Cargo Space with All Seats Flat: 69.6 cubic feet

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Dimensions Inside 

• Front Headroom: 39.4 inches 
• Middle Headroom: 40.2 inches
• Rear Headroom: N/A 
• Front Legroom: 40.3 inches
• Middle Legroom: 41.9 inches
• Rear Legroom: 34.6 inches
• Cargo Space Behind the Third Row: 17.4 cubic feet
• Cargo Space with All Seats Flat: 84.7 cubic feet

For your rear-seated passengers, the extra inches in the second-row and third-row legroom will make long drives more comfortable when you’re not fighting for extra legroom. Car shoppers are not as excited about the Q7 cargo space.

GLS vs. Q7: Performance Specs 

Rear-seated passengers are not the only ones who prefer the new GLS. This exciting SUV comes equipped with the standard 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 engine with EQ Boost. Let’s compare the engine specs further below:

• Engines: The standard GLS engine offers 362 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The Q7 only comes standard with a lackluster 248-hp 2.0-liter I-4, and if you upgrade your trim, you’ll still only enjoy up to 335 hp. The GLS offers up to 483 hp – or up to 603 in its AMG® configuration.
• Transmission and Ride Quality: If you would prefer to have a 9G-TRONIC® nine-speed automatic transmission and standard air suspension over an eight-speed automatic transmission and coil springs, then the Mercedes-Benz GLS is the luxury SUV for you.

Test Drive the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV at RBM of Alpharetta! 

Once you have compared the Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS, get in touch with our sales team to set up a test drive. We want you to experience everything that the GLS has to offer to your Milton commute. Visit our dealership, and we’ll hit the Alpharetta roads for a test drive.