Verdict
The Audi Q7 is the family-hauling choice: its 5,052 mm body carries seven seats and a 770-litre boot, against the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe’s five seats and 545 litres. It is also quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds versus 6.3 seconds, while adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering suit its larger footprint. The GLC Coupe counters with a 31.2-kWh battery, 131 km EV range and 11-kW AC charging, giving it a meaningful electric-driving advantage. Its RM440 annual road tax is far easier to stomach than the Q7’s RM1,632.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and the stronger 333 hp, 500 Nm drivetrain.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if 131 km of EV range, 11-kW AC charging and much lower annual road tax matter more than rear-seat capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- Seats and boot space: Audi Q7 seven seats and 770 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe five seats and 545 litres.
- Performance: Audi Q7 333 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 201 hp, 320 Nm and 6.3 seconds.
- Electrified driving: Audi Q7 has 48V electric motor assistance with no stated EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has a 31.
- Dimensions: Audi Q7 is 5,052 mm long with a 2,994 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 4,763 mm long with a 2,888 mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM440.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- 333 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering and soft-close doors.
- Costs RM36,384 more.
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM440.
- Two-year warranty versus four years.
GLC Coupe
- 131 km EV range from a 31.2-kWh battery.
- RM440 annual road tax.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty and a sunroof.
- Only five seats and a 545-litre boot.
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.6 seconds.
- No adaptive air suspension or all-wheel steering.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM425,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| 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, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 333 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 127 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 131 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 | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 246 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 545 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| 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 | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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✓ |
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 GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The Q7 is better for seven-seat practicality, luggage capacity and outright performance. The GLC Coupe is better for electric commuting, with 131 km EV range, and has lower running tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM425,888, so the Q7 is RM36,384 more expensive.
Which has more space?
The Q7 is substantially more practical, with seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 2,994 mm wheelbase. The GLC Coupe has five seats, 545 litres of boot space and a 2,888 mm wheelbase.