2024 Audi SQ5 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi SQ5

2024 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $57,700
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $62,650
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MPG - City 19 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 76.7 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 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 GLE 350 than in the Audi SQ5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi SQ5.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Audi SQ5, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi SQ5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi SQ5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the Audi SQ5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Audi SQ5 greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Audi SQ5 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi SQ5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.