2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi Q7

If you’re looking for a luxury SUV with tons of bells and whistles in Chandler, there’s a good chance you’ve lowered things down to a single matchup: the 2020 Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS. These well-respected brands bring a lot to the table in 2020, but the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV proves that Mercedes-Benz performance is hard to top. Mercedes-Benz of Chandler covers the specs and features pertinent to this SUV matchup below!

2020 Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS: Engines and Performance

Phoenix drivers who want a new luxury SUV aren’t just in it for the quality of the materials; a responsive, powerful engine is what makes any SUV stand out. Let’s look at the standard engines in the Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz matchup:

• 2020 Audi Q7 Base Engine: The base 2.0L 4-cylinder engine on the Audi Q7 has an impressive 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. This comes with a zippy 8-speed automatic transmission.
• 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Base Engine: The GLS out-powers the Q7 by a pretty good amount with its base engine. Even on the standard trims of this vehicle, you can speed down Gilbert roads with a 3.0L Biturbo V6 engine that produces 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Featuring 9-speed automatic transmission.
• Engine Upgrades: The Audi Q7 comes with a V6 upgrade, but even on its highest trims it can’t match the horsepower of the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV!

2020 Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS: Interior Space

Seat up to seven people in either the Audi Q7 or the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV. But which of these has the most interior space? One good way to answer this question is looking at cargo capacity, as both vehicles allow you to fold the back seats down to carry your stuff around Chandler.

• Audi Q7 Cargo Space: Use 14.2 cubic feet of cargo space with all the seats up and expand to a nice 69.6 cubic feet when you lower them.

• Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Cargo Space: This SUV comes with an impressive 17.4 cubic feet of cargo space, even with the seats up! Lower them to beat the Audi Q7 maximum cargo space by just over 15 cubic feet — that’s a max 84.7 cubic feet of cargo room.

Find the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS at Mercedes-Benz of Chandler

After reading this comparison, you couldn’t be blamed for wanting to get behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV. Mercedes-Benz of Chandler has this car ready for Chandler drivers to explore and our finance center can help you set up a great payment plan. Contact us today with any questions!

Although these two models don’t change much from year to year, drivers interested in the latest models should compare the 2021 Audi Q7 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS!