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Audi A7 vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Mercedes GLC?

Audi A7 vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Audi A7

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes GLC is very slightly cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,701 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes GLC with 1.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers significantly more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 60 km more than the Audi A7.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes GLC takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes GLC offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is a bit lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers moderately more boot space – 620 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries very slightly more – 600 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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Zede
10 May 2026, 20:12:35

Too expensive! To justify it with technology that's equal or inferior.

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Marek
2 Jan 2026, 18:32:30

There’s something about a Mercedes — you have to take it for a spin to feel it and understand why it’s special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
41 - 214 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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