2021 Audi Q7 vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE
The 2021 Audi Q7 is a favorite among car buyers in Eastchester New York. It has an upscale cabin and guarantees a reliable engine lineup, The SUV easily topples down opponents for its high-tech features and remarkable safety aids.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class, on the other hand, also has the luxurious qualities that you are looking for. It is gifted with a spacious interior, and has roomy seats to accommodate passengers of all ages, shapes, and sizes.
Design & Style
The 2021 Audi Q7 has three rows of seats that can carry up to seven people. With all three rows upright, there is 14.2 cubic feet of space at the back. Fold the third row and you will get 35.7 cubic feet of trunk space. Leave the second and third rows folded and there is a whopping 69.6 cubic feet of space. Some of its standard offerings in terms of design and style are heated and leather-upholstered front seats, as well as an eight-way power-adjustable configuration. It also has a power-folding third row.
The 2021 GLE from Mercedes-Benz comes in coupe and SUV body styles, which can carry five occupants basically. The SUV type can be expanded to add another row so that the ride can accommodate seven passengers. There is plenty place in front, but the rear seats are disappointing. It also uses synthetic leather upholstery for both rows of seats.
Technology & Safety
The Q7 carries the MMI infotainment system which is fitted with an 8.6-inch lower touch screen and a 10.1-inch upper touch screen. It also has the Audi Virtual Cockpit which is responsible for displaying all the information that you need from the vehicle. Other standard features you will love are Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Wi-Fi hot spot, 10 speakers, USB ports, Bluetooth, HD radio, and satellite radio. For your safety, it has the blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert (Audi Pre Sense Rear), forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking (Audi Pre Sense Front), and the Audi Pre Sense Basic that can be relied upon to tighten seat belts and roll up windows in case of an imminent collision. There is a long list of other standard safety features to watch out for.
The GLE uses the MBUX infotainment system that is paired with a 12.3-inch touch screen. This one is praised for its quick responses to user inputs, as well as for displaying crisp graphics. What makes the setup disappointing is the presence of redundant controls, that makes the entire interface confusing to use. Driver drowsiness monitoring, blind spot monitoring, and forward collision warning are among its driver aids.
Performance
The base Q7 variant carries a turbo-four to generate 248 horsepower. The other variants carry the V6 which can aspirate 335 horsepower for its turbo V6. The SQ7 is the most potent of all with a twin-turbo V8 to ooze 500 horsepower. For the GLE, it rates 255 horsepower for its base engine. This one does not really do a good job, most especially because there is an odd sound coming out once you step on the brakes.
The Bottom Line
The 2021 Audi Q7 is indeed a great SUV with all the qualities that you are looking for. It performs as promised, and has all the amenities that you want in a luxury ride.
Ready to Schedule an Audi Q7 Test Drive Today?
If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2021 Audi Q7 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Classic Audi. We are located in Eastchester New York and proudly serves car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book an Audi Q7 test drive appointment.