2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2022 Audi Q7

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE or 2022 Audi Q7: Which SUV Is Better?

Choosing between the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE and the 2022 Audi Q7 is like choosing between an apple and a pear. However, if you have to choose one, you should go for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE. Here's why.

The comparison table above shows that both luxury SUVs have a seven-seater capacity and boast similar 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines. However, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE is much more reasonably priced than the 2022 Audi Q7, starting at a full $2,000 lower than the Audi. The Audi Q7 produces slightly better horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE, but they're neck in neck when it comes to torque.

Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE truly shines is in its transmission setup, giving you an additional ninth gear for cruising along highways. The GLE’s 9G TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission also helps the GLE deliver better highway fuel economy. While the Audi A7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE are tied in city mpg ratings at 19 mpg, the GLE goes 27 mpg on the highway while the Audi Q7 starts to choke at 25. 

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE is also packed with features like a 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster and a 12.3-inch Touchscreen Multimedia Display with navigation. It also offers Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration, wireless charging, augmented video for navigation, MBUX Interior Assistant gesture control, and Burmester® High-End 3D Surround Sound System.

Overall, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE is the better SUV. Although it lacks some horsepower, it makes up for it with its better value, higher highway fuel economy, and spacious, well-appointed interior.