Verdict
At RM462,272, the Audi Q7 costs RM36,616 less than the RM498,888 Mercedes-Benz GLE, yet adds two seats and 280 litres of boot space. Its 333 hp, 500 Nm V6 also reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, half a second ahead. The GLE makes its case through plug-in capability: a 31 kWh battery, 114 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging, plus RM440 annual road tax against the Q7’s RM1,632. For a Malaysian family needing seven seats, pick the Q7; home-charging commuters should favour the GLE.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h performance for less money.
GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you can charge at home and want its 114 km EV range, RM440 road tax and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Mercedes-Benz GLE RM498,888.
- Road tax per year: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Mercedes-Benz GLE RM440.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLE 6.1 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Audi Q7 7 seats and 770 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLE 5 seats and 490 litres.
- Plug-in hardware: Audi Q7 has no listed battery or EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLE has a 31 kWh battery and 114 km EV range.
- Warranty: Audi Q7 two years; Mercedes-Benz GLE four years, plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot
- 333 hp and 500 Nm V6; 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Matrix LED headlamps, adaptive cruise control and all-wheel steering
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM440
- No listed EV range or AC charging capability
- Two-year vehicle warranty versus four years
GLE
- 31 kWh battery, 114 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging
- RM440 annual road tax
- Panoramic sliding roof plus ventilated, massaging front seats
- RM36,616 dearer
- Five seats and a 490-litre boot versus seven seats and 770 litres
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.6 seconds
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272✓ | RM498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 333 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ | 248 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 154 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 114 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 490 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Q7 vs GLE FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The Q7 is the better family choice with seven seats, 770 litres of boot space and stronger 333 hp/500 Nm outputs. Choose the GLE if its 114 km EV range, 11 kW AC charging and much lower RM440 road tax suit your routine.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE costs RM498,888, which is RM36,616 more than the Audi Q7 at RM462,272.
Which is more practical for a large family?
The Audi Q7 is clearly more practical: it has seven seats, compared with five in the GLE, and a 770-litre boot versus 490 litres.
