Compare 2021 Audi Q7 vs 2021 BMW X5 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2021 Audi Q7
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2021 BMW X5
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
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Premium 45 TFSI quattro
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Q7 Premium 45 TFSI quattro 19 23 $51,653 $54,950
Q7 Premium 55 TFSI quattro 18 23 $57,152 $60,800
Q7 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro 19 23 $51,653 $54,950
Q7 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro 18 23 $57,152 $60,800
Q7 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro 18 23 $57,152 $60,800
SQ7 Premium Plus 4.0 TFSI quattro 15 21 $79,900 $85,000
SQ7 Prestige 4.0 TFSI quattro 15 21 $79,900 $85,000
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M50i Sports Activity Vehicle
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X5 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle 16 22 $77,505 $82,800
X5 sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 26 $55,740 $59,400
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 25 $57,880 $61,700
X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $61,320 $65,400
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle 13 18 $98,245 $105,100
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AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GLE AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe 18 23 $71,910 $76,500
GLE AMG GLE 53 4MATIC SUV 18 22 $68,009 $72,350
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe 15 19 $109,040 $116,000
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC SUV 15 19 $107,113 $113,950
GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV 19 26 $53,815 $57,250
GLE GLE 350 SUV 19 26 $51,465 $54,750
GLE GLE 450 4MATIC SUV 21 26 $58,750 $62,500
GLE GLE 580 4MATIC SUV 17 22 $74,166 $78,900
Pricing
Invoice Price
$51,653
$77,505
$71,910
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$54,950
$82,800
$76,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$916 / month
$1380 / month
$1275 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.0
7.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Audi Q7 three-row SUV features more standard safety and convenience features, an excellent infotainment system, and a soft, luxurious ride. The 2021 X5 is BMW’s best vehicle, one that does nearly everything with grace and ease. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a no-compromise SUV with excellent performance, a spacious interior, and tons of style.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 16 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
23 mpg 22 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Standard SUV 4WD Standard SUV 4WD Standard SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
38.8 37.4 -
Third Head Room (in)
35.9 - -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 39.8 -
Third Shoulder Room (in)
49.4 - -
Passenger Capacity
7 5 5
Second Head Room (in)
38.8 38.7 37.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.5 58.1 58.5
Front Head Room (in)
39.9 40.7 40.2
Third Leg Room (in)
29.2 - -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.5 60 59.3
Front Hip Room (in)
- - 60.8
Second Hip Room (in)
- - 60
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
66.6 66.9 67.9
Wheelbase (in)
117.9 117.1 115.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
77.6 78.9 79.3
Track Width, Front (in)
66.1 67.1 66.2
Length, Overall (in)
199.3 194.3 195.3
Height, Overall (in)
68.5 68.7 67.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- - 7.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
35.7 33.9 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
69.6 72.3 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
14.2 33.9 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- - 44.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- - 68
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- - 31.7
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 - 13.6
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA - NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 - 15.8
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.5 21.9 22.5
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41 41.7 -
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA R02
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/55HR19 P275/45HR20 P315/40HR21
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA R02
Front Tire Size
P255/55HR19 P275/45HR20 P275/45HR21
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA -
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
NA NA -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4795 5260 -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 8.5 20 X 9 21 X 11
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 8.5 20 X 9 21 X 10
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA Compact
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
273 @ 1600 553 @ 1800 384 @ 1800
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/121 4.4 L/268 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
248 @ 5000 523 @ 5500 429 @ 6100
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 16 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 18 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 22 23
Transmission
Trans Order Code
I1 2TB 421
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64 0.64 0.72
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.72 1.64
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.00 5.50 5.35
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.82 0.86
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.76 3.15 -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.14 2.20 2.25
Trans Type
8 8 9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.31 1.32 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.48 4.00 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.20 3.52 3.24
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi Q7 BMW X5 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Body Style
quattro Sport Utility Sports Activity Vehicle 4MATIC Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 9.9 8.9
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
--
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Overall Side Crash Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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