2022 Audi Q7 vs 2022 BMW X7 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2022 Audi Q7

#9 in Luxury Large SUVs

2022 BMW X7

#4 in Luxury Large SUVs

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

#4 in Luxury Large SUVs

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	20	25	$54,051	$57,500
Q7 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$58,751	$62,500
Q7 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	20	25	$54,051	$57,500
Q7 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$58,751	$62,500
Q7 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$58,751	$62,500
SQ7 Premium Plus 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$83,191	$88,500
SQ7 Prestige 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$83,191	$88,500

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ALPINA XB7 Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X7 ALPINA XB7 Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$131,910	$141,300
X7 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$93,315	$99,800
X7 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	19	24	$70,155	$74,900

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GLS 450 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$73,568	$77,850
GLS GLS 580 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$96,626	$102,250

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$54,051

$131,910

$73,568

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$57,500

$141,300

$77,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$958 / month

$2355 / month

$1298 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.4

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Audi Q7 puts seven seats into the family-wagon fast lane.

The 2022 X7 caps BMW’s excellent range of SUVs with the most seats, the most horsepower, and the most luxurious cabin.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS may have a slimmed-down lineup this year, but it’s still one of the best SUVs out there.

TCC Likes

Tasteful style
Swims in safety tech
Excellent ride/handling balance

Crisp styling
Well-balanced road manners
Excellent standard features

Near-perfect ride
Spectacular engine
Gorgeous interior

TCC Dislikes

Third-row seat’s small…
...and access should be easier
V-6, V-8 models stretch prices to the limit

Yes, it’s expensive
Small cargo area with all seats up
A big step from turbo-6 to twin-turbo V-8

Limited lineup for 2022
Can get very expensive
Fairly thirsty

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

15 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

21 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

37.6

41.9

Third Head Room (in)

35.9

36.6

38.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

39.8

40.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

47.9

50.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

39.9

40.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.1

58.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

41.9

39.4

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

33.3

34.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

59.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

122.2

123.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.6

78.7

Track Width, Front (in)

66.1

66.2

65.7

Length, Overall (in)

199.3

203.3

205

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

70.7

71.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.7

48.6

42.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

69.6

90.4

84.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.2

12.8

17.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

54.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

79.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.4

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.7

13.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

15.5

14.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

21.9

23.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.8

39.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

258

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P285/45YR21

P275/50HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

258

R02

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P285/45YR21

P275/50HR20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5950

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5950

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4806

5860

5412

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7319

7275

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

21 X 9.5

20 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

21 X 9.5

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

590 @ 2000

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

4.4 L/268

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5000

612 @ 5500

362 @ 5500

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

2TB

STDTN

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.35

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.48

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.24

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

None

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q7

BMW X7

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.38

3.27

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.38

3.27

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

10.3

8.9

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Audi Q7

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2022 BMW X7

2022 BMW X7 arriving; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $1,099 for 36 months
Rebate: $750 loyalty discount
Finance: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2022 GLS-Class is in stock
Lease: From $1,069/month
Rebates: No cash incentives
Financing: No financing offers

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