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Audi Q7 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (507 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (70,600 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q7 or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Audi Q7 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Audi Q7

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes CLE Convertible is noticeably cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Audi Q7 costs 70,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q7 uses 3.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 Audi Q7 offers marginally more power – delivering 507 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q7 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q7 delivers markedly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Q7

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: Audi Q7 offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is marginally lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q7 offers substantially more boot space – 887 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 502 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q7 carries significantly more – 885 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 450 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q7 is clearly superior 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.

from £70,600
Q7

Audi Q7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 507 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 82 km
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Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 cuts an imposing figure on the road, balancing restrained luxury with a spacious, tech-rich cabin that makes long journeys feel effortless. It rides with confident composure and polished manners, so if you want a premium family SUV that feels grown-up and worth the badge, the Q7 is a persuasive choice — even the in-laws will be impressed.

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Reviews Audi Q7

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24 Mar 2026, 11:45:19

Constant faults with the touch door opening, the trunk, sign-reading and the front obstacle sensors. The service repaired it under warranty five times — they replaced wiring harnesses, a sensor, uploaded software — and then gave up. They told me they don’t know what else to do. That’s the customer care at a German premium brand. A car worth over 400,000 and they tell the customer they don’t know what to do. I paid the final installment and I’m giving the car back to them. I’m taking a Chinese BYD Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid with better equipment for 165k after a discount from 225k. With that attitude to customers and those high prices, the Germans will have fewer and fewer people interested in their cars — but they’ve only got themselves to blame!!!

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Mercedes CLE Convertible

The Mercedes CLE Convertible drops its roof with the kind of poise you'd expect from a luxury cruiser, wrapping elegant lines and a plush cabin into a composition that's equally at home on coastal roads or city boulevards. Behind the wheel it balances comfort and sporty intent, making it an appealing pick for buyers who want a refined open-top experience without shouting for attention — and yes, it even makes the commute feel like a weekend escape.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
70,600 - 100,600 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 82 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 271 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,055 - 2,460 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
563 - 887 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
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Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
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Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 885 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 507 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
500 - 770 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
170 - 373 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Audi Q7 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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