2025 Audi A5 Sportback vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

Picture of the 2025 Audi A5 Sportback

2025 Audi
A5 Sportback

MSRP*: $46,300 to $48,400
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $59,300
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MPG - City 23 - 26 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 52.6 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)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 261 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 187.2 in 187.5 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 35.1 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 37.7 - 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 than the Audi A5 Sportback, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Audi A5 Sportback and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi A5 Sportback as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, as they get the same number of miles per 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). Based on MSRP, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
Since the Audi A5 Sportback is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Audi A5 Sportback takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi A5 Sportback is significantly less powerful than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The Audi A5 Sportback has much less torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Audi A5 Sportback and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.