Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE [2020-2023]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE [2020-2023]. The Audi Q7 price is Rs. 88.70 Lakh, BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLE [2020-2023] price is Rs. 91.16 Lakh. The Audi Q7 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW X5 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLE [2020-2023] is available in 1950 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. X5 provides the mileage of 12 kmpl and GLE [2020-2023] provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

Q7 vs X5 vs GLE [2020-2023] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q7	X5	GLE [2020-2023]
Price	Rs. 88.70 Lakh	Rs. 97.00 Lakh	Rs. 91.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	2998 cc	1950 cc
Power	335 bhp	375 bhp	241 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel

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Audi Q7

Premium Plus

Rs. 88.70 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Rs. 97.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLE [2020-2023]

300d 4MATIC LWB [2020-2023]

Rs. 91.16 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q7

Premium Plus

BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Mercedes-Benz GLE [2020-2023]

300d 4MATIC LWB [2020-2023]

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250		225
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.6	5.4	7.2
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	3.0 TFSI V6 + 48V Mild-Hybrid System	B58 Turbochaged I6	OM654 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	241 bhp @ 4200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
Max Motor Performance		12 bhp, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		12View Mileage Details	14View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		996	1309
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery	Lithium Ion,Battery Placed In Boot
Electric Motor	1 Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar with Self-leveling Air-springs	Double-wishbone Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	Independent, Double Wishbone, Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar with Self-leveling Air-springs	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	Independent, Multi-link, Coil Springs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.3	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 55 R19	275 / 45 R22	265 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R19	305 / 40 R22	265 / 45 R19

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	3	2	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30	6	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting			Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Illuminated	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Front and Rear Manual	Rear - Manual	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.09	12.3	12.3
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	10	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Saiga Beige, Okapi Brown	Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Mythos Black	Black Sapphire Metallic	Cavansite Blue Metallic
Waitomo Blue	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic
Samurai Grey	Mineral White Metallic	Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic
Sakhir Gold		Selenite Grey Metallic
Glacier White		Mojave Silver Metallic
Glacier White		Polar White

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Q7 vs X5 vs GLE [2020-2023] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE [2020-2023]?

Audi Q7 price is Rs. 88.70 Lakh, BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLE [2020-2023] price is Rs. 91.16 Lakh. Hence Audi Q7 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Q7 compared to X5 and GLE [2020-2023]?

For the Premium Plus variant, 2995 cc Petrol engine of Q7 produces 335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm of torque. For the xDrive40i xLine variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X5 produces 375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm of torque. For the 300d 4MATIC LWB [2020-2023] variant, 1950 cc Diesel engine of GLE [2020-2023] produces 241 bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Q7, X5 and GLE [2020-2023], CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Q7, X5 and GLE [2020-2023] comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE [2020-2023]

Length (mm)	5072	4922	4924
Width (mm)	1970	2004	2157
Height (mm)	1705	1745	1772
Wheelbase (mm)	3000	2975	2995
Ground Clearance (mm)			215

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)			630
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	83	93

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Body Coloured

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Remote Parking with Key

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Years)	2		Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)			Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)		40000	Unlimited