2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE

VS
2018 Audi Q7

2018 Audi Q7

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2018 Audi Q7

In the midsize luxury SUV segment, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE and 2018 Audi Q7 are two elite options that discerning family drivers in Stony Brook often consider. As a glimpse at the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE expert reviews suggest, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV comes on top, though. Take a closer look here, and then check out the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown.

Engine Specs

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE is offered with more standard power, more available power, and more engine options than the 2018 Audi Q7:

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE

2018 Audi Q7
5

Engine Options

2
3.5L V6 (302 hp, 273 lb-ft of torque)

Base Engine

Turbo 2.0L 4-cylinder (252 hp, 272 lb-ft of torque)
Hand-crafted AMG® bi-turbo 4.4L V8 (577 hp, 561 lb-ft of torque)

Most Powerful Engine

3.0L 6-cylinder (333 hp, 325 lb-ft of torque)

Cargo Space

If you’re not only looking for a luxury SUV, but also a spacious and capable one, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE gets more dedicated and available cargo space then the 2018 Audi Q7.

Mercedes-Benz GLE:

  • 38,2 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space
  • 80.3 cubic feet of Max Cargo Space

Audi Q7:

  • 14.8 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space
  • 71.6 cubic feet of max cargo space

Standard Features

On both the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE and the 2018 Audi Q7, elegant features come standard. These standard features include:

  • Leatherette upholstery
  • Sunroof
  • Power rear liftgate
  • Various driver assistance safety features
  • Multimedia infotainment system.

In several key areas, though, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE outclasses the Audi:

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE

2018 Audi Q7
8-inch COMAND® interface

Standard Display Screen

7-inch MMI interface
19-inch

Standard Wheel Size

18-inch
Heated, 10-way power adjustable

Front Seats

Heated, 8-way power adjustable
Standard

Power Adjustable Steering Wheel

Optional

Get Your Next Midsize Luxury SUV Today!

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV is on sale right now at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, just a short drive from Smithtown. Schedule a test drive today, and compare the Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5 to learn more.

 

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