2024 Audi Q5 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Review

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2024 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,300 to $58,500
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $44,650 to $46,650
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 62.0 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)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 184.3 in 182.4 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 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 GLB 250 than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 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 GLB 250, 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). The Audi Q5 is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi Q5 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Audi Q5 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Utility
The Audi Q5 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, making the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q5 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.