2024 Audi
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 24 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 54.1 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 375 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 4,400 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 184.3 in | 205.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.5 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 |
*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.
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
With similar torque, the Audi SQ5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
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.