2024 Audi S5 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi S5

2024 Audi
S5

MSRP*: $57,500
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $59,300
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 52.6 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 Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.9 - 187.2 in 187.5 in
Exterior Width 72.6 - 72.7 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 32.7 - 35.1 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 37.4 - 37.8 in
Rear 36.1 - 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 S5, due to its greater head- and legroom. Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi S5, drivers may find the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Audi S5, making it more convenient to drive.

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 S5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
Since the Audi S5 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 S5 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 S5 has a much more powerful engine than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Audi S5 transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
The Audi S5 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.