When it comes to three-row crossover SUVs from German automakers, the Q7 is more conservatively styled and priced than the GLS or the X7, yet still loaded with safety and convenience features.
The GLS-Class and X7 are American-made, and a bit larger than the Slovakian-made Q7.
The GLS-Class is all about creature comforts, with performance to boot.
The BMW X7 goes to extremes in its desire to do double duty, hauling the family and hauling something that rhymes with class.
The Lincoln Aviator outdoes the Cadillac XT6 with a variety of powertrain choices and a more refined interior, but it can get X7-type expensive.
The Volvo XC90 flagship is due for an update, but, like the Aviator, comes available as a plug-in hybrid.
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 2021 Audi Q7#6 in Luxury Large SUVs Get Your Price |  2020 BMW X7 |  2020 Cadillac XT6Get Your Price |  2020 Lincoln Aviator |  2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class |  2020 Volvo XC90 |
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The 2021 Audi Q7 three-row SUV features more standard safety and convenience features, an excellent infotainment system, and a soft, luxurious ride. |
The 2020 BMW X7 is the upper-crust seven-seat SUV that finally answers the question: What if I want to spend more for a BMW? |
The 2020 Cadillac XT6 takes a more family-friendly tack to the three-row crossover than the big Escalade. |
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator gives wing to Ford’s luxury-SUV ambitions, with sensational style and Lincoln’s first plug-in hybrid drivetrain. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a three-row crossover SUV that redefines luxurious family transport. |
The 2020 Volvo XC90 gets a few tweaks, but remains a stylish, practical, and safe luxury SUV. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $54,950 | $73,900 | $52,695 | $51,100 | $75,950 | $48,350 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Gas V6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Standard SUV 4WD | N/A | Sport Utility Vehicles | Standard SUV 2WD | N/A | Standard SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| Premium 45 TFSI quattro | xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle | FWD 4-Door Premium Luxury | Standard RWD | GLS 450 4MATIC SUV | T5 FWD Momentum 7 Passenger |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | RWD | 4MATIC | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Audi Q7 vs. 2020 BMW X7 | 2021 Audi Q7 vs. 2020 Cadillac XT6 | 2021 Audi Q7 vs. 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Audi Q7 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class | 2021 Audi Q7 vs. 2020 Volvo XC90 | |
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