Compare Mercedes GL-Class X166 vs Audi SQ8 vs Audi Q7 facelift

Variants
GL 63 AMG
GL 350 BlueTEC
GL 400
GL 500
4.0 TDI
4.0 TFSI
3.0 TDI 204
3.0 TDI 240
3.0 TDI 245
3.0 TFSI 272
3.0 TFSI 333
3.6 FSI
4.2 FSI
4.2 TDI
4.2 TDI Euro5
6.0 V12 TDI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
680 L / 24.0 cu-ft ~ 2300 L / 81.2 cu-ft
775 L / 27.4 cu-ft ~ 2035 L / 71.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
Passengers
7
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
13.3 m / 43.6 ft
12.0 m / 39.4 ft
Water Fording
500 mm / 19.7 in

Construction

Body Style
5-door SUV
5-door SUV
5-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1708 mm / 67.2 in
1737 mm / 68.4 in
Size | Length
5006 mm / 197.1 in
5089 mm / 200.4 in
Size | Width
1995 mm / 78.5 in | 2190 mm / 86.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1983 mm / 78.1 in | 2177 mm / 85.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1679.0 mm / 66.1 in
1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1687.0 mm / 66.4 in
1681.0 mm / 66.2 in
Wheel Size
10J x 21
Wheelbase
3075 mm / 121.1 in
2996 mm / 118.0 in
3002 mm / 118.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
16.0:1
Engine | Stroke
91.4 mm / 3.6 in
Transmission | Gears
7
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic Tiptronic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
73%
92%
Pros
  • Great V8 engine lineup
  • Improved 7G-Tronic transmission
  • Much better styling
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Decent performance
  • Last chance to get V8 diesel
  • Tremendous V12 TDI engine
  • New 8-speed Aisin automatic transmission
  • Generally high level of reliability
Cons
  • No more V8 diesel
  • Large on the outside, tight on the inside
  • Large turning circle
  • Hunchback styling
  • No suited for offroading

Price

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