The Audi Q7 remains a mechanical cousin to the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne, but now it's moving to a new, lighter platform the automaker calls MLB.
Both the VW and Porsche focus a little more heavily on off-road ability, and the Porsche is more engaging for performance driving.
But that changes somewhat with the 700-pound weight loss of the Q7.
Neither of those other models offer the third row that you'll find in the Audi.
BMW's X5 is an excellent contender, with a handsome exterior and great driving dynamics.
The Lincoln MKT may be closer in flavor to the Q7, though it doesn't carry the same level of cachet.
The Mercedes GLS-Class is perhaps the most direct competitor, with equally efficient drivetrains, and an ample third row.
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The 2017 Audi Q7 gets a rakish new sport-wagon look, a finely detailed, tech-savvy interior, and serious chassis advancements underneath—including a dramatic weight loss, available rear-wheel steering, and a plug-in hybrid version. |
The 2017 BMW X5 boasts a solid set of powertrains and features that move the sedan toward the top of any list of luxury SUVs. |
The styling may be polarizing, but the comfortable, spacious interior and muscular turbo V-6 still make the MKT an outside pick against luxury crossovers. |
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS gets the first-class upgrade along with its name change—and a Maybach edition is waiting in the wings. |
The 2017 Porsche Cayenne is versatile and roomy, yet it possesses road and even track performance to satisfy enthusiasts. |
Although it might be sold alongside pedestrian Jettas, the Volkswagen Touareg looks and feels nearly like a full-on luxury SUV at a (slightly) cut-rate price. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $49,000 | $56,600 | $43,530 | $67,050 | $59,600 | $49,495 |
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| 19 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Standard SUV 4WD | Standard SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 2WD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| 2.0 TFSI Premium | sDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle | 3.7L FWD | GLS 350d 4MATIC SUV | AWD | V6 Sport w/Technology |
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| All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
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| 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
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| quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | 4MATIC | Sport Utility | 4MOTION |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Audi Q7 vs. 2017 BMW X5 | 2017 Audi Q7 vs. 2017 Lincoln MKT | 2017 Audi Q7 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class | 2017 Audi Q7 vs. 2017 Porsche Cayenne | 2017 Audi Q7 vs. 2017 Volkswagen Touareg | |
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