2024 Audi Q5 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

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2024 Audi
Q5

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

MSRP*: $47,450 to $57,000
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 52.6 - 56.3 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)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 3,500 - 5,291 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 185.7 - 187.5 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 38.9 - 41.3 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Audi Q5 than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Audi Q5 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

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 GLC 300, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
The Audi Q5 is a little narrower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Audi Q5 will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q5 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Audi Q5 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.