Verdict
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272, RM36,384 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, but brings seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 333 hp/500 Nm 3.0-litre V6 for families who genuinely need the space. Its 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time, air suspension and all-wheel steering add real long-distance appeal. The GLC Coupe counters with a 31.2 kWh battery, 131 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging, while annual road tax is only RM440 against RM1,632. Pick it if five seats and plug-in charging suit your routine.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, 770 litres of boot space and the quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if a 131 km EV range, 11 kW AC charging and RM1,192 lower annual road tax matter more than third-row seating.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- Seats and boot space: Audi Q7 7 seats and 770 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 5 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.
- Electrification: Audi Q7 has no stated battery or EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has a 31.2 kWh battery and 131 km EV range.
- Road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632 per year; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM440 per year.
- 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.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot
- 333 hp, 500 Nm V6 and 5.6-second sprint
- Adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering
- RM36,384 more expensive
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM440
- No stated EV range or AC charging capability
GLC Coupe
- 31.2 kWh battery with 131 km EV range
- 11 kW AC charging
- Lower purchase price and annual road tax
- Only five seats and a 545-litre boot
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- No air suspension or all-wheel steering stated
| 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 at 5,200 rpm✓ | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ | 320 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 7 (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 Audi Q7 is better for larger families, carrying seven people and more luggage, with stronger 333 hp and 500 Nm performance. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the better fit for five-seat use with home or workplace charging, thanks to its 131 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM36,384 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: RM462,272 versus RM425,888.
Which one has lower running costs on paper?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the lower annual road tax at RM440, compared with RM1,632 for the Audi Q7. It also has a 31.2 kWh battery, 131 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging, which the Q7 does not list.
