2025 Audi SQ5 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

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2025 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $58,400 to $61,900
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $49,250 to $51,250
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MPG - City 19 MPG 23 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 31 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 362-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 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, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 - 362 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs 4,409 - 5,291 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 185.7 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
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Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 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 SQ5 than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Audi SQ5 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
With the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 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). The Audi SQ5 is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
The Audi SQ5 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 SQ5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Handling
The Audi SQ5 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 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 GLC 300.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Audi SQ5 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than 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 SQ5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Audi SQ5 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.