Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiQ7 | Mercedes-BenzGLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2026 | 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid | Electric, Hybrid |
| Power | 295 bhp | 154–349 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 6.2 s | 5.5–9.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 146 mph (better) | 121–132 mph |
| Engine or motors | 3.0-litre V6 TDI with MHEV plus (299 PS, up to 18 kW extra from a powertrain generator); bhp converted from Audi's PS figure; Audi also offers a 245 PS version in some markets | Electric: 200 kW (272 hp) GLB 250+ or 260 kW GLB 350 4MATIC, with a 2-speed transmission on the rear axle. Hybrid: 1,499 cc four-cylinder petrol of 100, 120 or 140 kW plus a 22 kW electric motor and 1.3 kWh battery; combined system output 115, 135 or 155 kW (bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures) |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 335 Nm (GLB 250+), 515 Nm (GLB 350 4MATIC); hybrid system torque 280 Nm (GLB 180), 330 Nm (GLB 200), 380 Nm (GLB 220 4MATIC) |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic | 2-speed automatic (electric); 8G-eDCT 8-speed dual-clutch (hybrid) |
| Drive | quattro four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive (GLB 250+); all-wheel drive (4MATIC); front-wheel drive (GLB 180, GLB 200) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 360–380 miles |
| Battery | – | 85 kWh |
| Fastest charging | – | 320 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 38.2 mpg | 45.6–47.9 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | WLTP electric range 380 miles (GLB 250+, Mercedes UK technical data; 352–379 miles in the UK brochure) and 342–360 miles (GLB 350 4MATIC, UK brochure); 225–260 km added in 10 minutes of DC charging (GLB 250+) |
| Charging | – | 85 kWh usable battery; DC up to 320 kW (10–80% in 22 minutes); 11 kW AC (0–100% in 9 hours; 13.75 hours at 7 kW) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 35.7–38.2 mpg, depending on trim | 16.4 kWh/100 km (GLB 250+); 47.9 mpg (GLB 180), 47.1 mpg (GLB 200), 45.6 mpg (GLB 220 4MATIC), WLTP combined |
| CO2 emissions | 194–208 g/km, WLTP combined | 0 g/km (electric); 134–142 g/km (hybrid) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot | 722 litres (better) | 540 litres |
| Length | 5,065 mm | 4,732 mm |
| Width | 2,010 mm | 1,861 mm |
| Weight | From 2,425 kg | From 1,910 kg |
| Boot | Seven-seater: 722 litres behind the second row, 1,980 litres behind the front seats (Audi UK also lists 581 litres); five-seater (other markets): 806 litres, 2,075 litres with the rear seats folded | 540 litres (Mercedes UK technical data); the UK brochure lists 480–1,605 litres and a 127-litre front boot on the electric versions |
| Towing | 3,500 kg braked | 1,500 kg braked (GLB 250+), 2,000 kg (GLB 350 4MATIC); 1,600–2,000 kg (hybrid); 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 5,065 mm long, 2,010 mm wide, 1,820 mm high (Audi Germany configurator); Audi UK lists 5,056 mm long and 2,205 mm wide; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure | 4,732 mm long, 1,861 mm wide without mirrors (2,029 mm with), 1,687 mm high (electric) or 1,681 mm (hybrid); 11.2 m (electric) or 11.9 m (hybrid) turning circle; kerb weight 2,270 kg (GLB 250+), 1,910–1,975 kg (hybrid) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Warranty | – | Battery: 8 years or 100,000 miles, 70% capacity |
| Driver assistance | Adaptive cruise assist, emergency assist, reversing assist, park assist plus and surround-view cameras available | – |
