| Model Year | 2020 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLS | Audi e-tron | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000 |
Electric 429 hp 596 lb-ft |
|
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 123.4 in | 115.3 in | 8.1 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 193.0 in | 12 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 76.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 65.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5754 lb. | 6074 lb. | -320 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 57.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 39.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 36.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 28.5 ft3 | -11.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.7 ft3 | 28.5 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 28.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Audi e-tron.