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Comparing the 2026 Audi Q7 vs the BMW X5 vs the Mercedes-Benz GLS
If you're in the market for a large luxury SUV, chances are you're considering the 2026 Audi Q7. It comes with plenty of interior space, upscale features, and remarkable capabilities. For the 2026 model year, the Audi Q7 features several exciting upgrades worth exploring. Meanwhile, you might also have the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS in your consideration set.
To help you see the exceptional advantages you get with the Audi Q7, here's a comparison of these three luxury vehicles. It will illustrate why you'll want to schedule a test drive of the Audi Q7 at Audi Northlake in Charlotte, NC.
What's new in the 2026 Audi Q7?
For the 2026 model year, the Audi Q7 in the Premium trim now offers a Convenience Plus package that includes a heated steering wheel, a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, a 360-degree camera, and 20-inch wheels. When you equip the Premium Plus model with the V6 engine, you'll now get ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power closing doors, and four-zone automatic climate control. The Q7 Prestige trim features a rear-wheel steering system, which gives you a tighter turning radius, and a new Sport Plus trim level package. This model features bolstered seats with a massage function, a sport-tuned air suspension system, and a leather interior.
The 2026 Audi Q7 vs the 2026 BMW X5
The 2026 Audi Q7 has a starting price of $63,890 compared with a more expensive starting price of $68,775 for the 2026 BMW X5. The 2026 Audi Q7 comes with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), but you have to pay extra to get that in the new BMW X5. In addition, the Audi Q7 with the V6 engine can tow up to 7,700 pounds, which is more than the BMW X5, which has a maximum towing capacity of 7,200 pounds. Both vehicles come with an eight-speed automatic transmission, which means you'll be able to enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride.
A major advantage that the Audi Q7 offers is that it comes with three rows and seating for a family of seven, while the BMW X5 can accommodate only five passengers. When you consider how much more affordable the Audi Q7 is, it's clearly a much better value. The 2026 Audi Q7 comes with standard three-zone automatic climate control and offers available four-zone climate control on the Premium Plus trim when it's equipped with the V6 engine.
The 2026 Audi Q7 vs the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS
The Audi Q7 faces strong competition when compared with the Mercedes-Benz GLS, but the price difference is far greater. Like the Q7, the GLS offers three rows of seating and accommodates up to seven passengers. In fact, the GLS is the largest SUV in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. But the Audi Q7 offers a significantly better value than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Q7 has a starting price of $63,890, while the Mercedes-Benz GLS has an astronomical starting price of $91,400.
Is it worth paying $27,500 more for the GLS? Surprisingly enough, the Q7 gives you a lot for your money at a far more affordable price. For example, the Audi Q7 has a V6 engine that's powerful enough to go from zero to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds. The comparable V6 engine in the Mercedes-Benz GLS reaches the same milestone in 5.5 seconds. Is it worth an extra $27,500 to get a .4 of a second faster zero-to-60 time? We think you'll agree the answer is a resounding "No."
The Q7 is comparable to the GLS in many ways, except for the price
Both vehicles provide luxurious features like massaging seats, but the Audi Q7 gives you standard leather seating, while you have to pay extra for that in the GLS. The Audi Q7 not only has a far more affordable price tag, but it continues to save you money with up to 26 MPG on the highway compared with 24 highway MPG for the Mercedes-Benz GLS. We invite you to test drive the winning 2026 Audi Q7 at Audi Northlake in Charlotte, NC.
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