2024 Audi Q5 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

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2024 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,300 to $58,500
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Audi Q5 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 is clearly the choice over the Audi Q5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q5 has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
The Audi Q5 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi Q5 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.