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Audi A7 vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 136,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Mercedes GLE?

Audi A7 vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Audi A7

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes GLE

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  • marginally more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • a bit 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.

Audi A7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81,458 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers visibly more range – reaching up to 92 km, about 24 km more than the Audi A7.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers marginally more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 850 Nm.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is visibly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers a bit more boot space – 655 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries moderately more – 675 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £55,000
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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I just love Benz cars

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Audi A7
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
86 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
470 - 675 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
457 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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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