Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
Audi Q7 (₹87.17 Lakh – ₹96.15 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz GLE (₹1.00 Crore – ₹1.52 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹12.83 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against 335 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q7 in short
The Q7 is Audi's large SUV in India and the value seven-seater of the German luxury class: ₹87.17 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹96.15 lakh (Technology) for a 340 PS 3.0L V6 petrol with quattro, refreshed in late 2024. That entry price is ₹10 lakh under the five-seat BMW X5 and ₹13 lakh under the Mercedes-Benz GLE — while seating seven. For three-row German luxury, the alternatives (Mercedes GLS, BMW X7) start above ₹1.3 crore.
Full Q7 prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLE in short
The GLE is Mercedes' large luxury SUV for India, running from ₹1.00 crore for the 300d AMG Line to ₹1.52 crore for the 449 PS AMG GLE 53 Coupé. In between sit six-cylinder petrol (450) and diesel (450d) variants plus Night Edition trims, all with 4MATIC and a 630-litre boot. India-spec cars are five-seaters. It competes with the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 — the Q7 counters with seven seats, the GLE with its engine breadth.
Full GLE prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q7 or GLE?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹12.83 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q7 vs GLE — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q7 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLE — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q7 or the GLE?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹12.83 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against 335 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.