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2023 Audi SQ7 TFSI review
The Audi SQ7 is getting long in the tooth, but its sonorous petrol V8 means it still has something to offer in 2023.
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Scott Collie
Audi SQ7 vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS Comparison
Audi SQ7
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
2024 Audi
SQ7
vs
2024 Mercedes-Maybach
GLS
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
646 to 1029 km
90L
1233 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$162,377 - $175,900
$415,500
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Style Pack (+$1,450)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$6,800)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Black Piano Lacquer Trim (+$1,300)
- Luxury Individual Seats Package (+$14,500)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
- Night Pack (+$36,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | 410kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | 770Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | 10.5 | |
