2025 Audi SQ5 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

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2025 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $58,400 to $64,800
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $89,200
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MPG - City 19 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 53.1 - 54.1 ft3 84.7 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 362-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 - 362 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 185.7 in 205.0 in
Exterior Width 74.5 - 74.8 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 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 GLS 450 than in the Audi SQ5, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Audi SQ5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 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). Clearly, the Audi SQ5 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 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 GLS 450.

Handling
The Audi SQ5 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is clearly the choice over the Audi SQ5 for pulling heavy loads. The Audi SQ5 has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Powertrain
The Audi SQ5 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi SQ5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.