Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Audi Q5 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes GLC) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 390 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 104 HP more power than Audi Q5, but torque is 100 NM less than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.8 | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 3 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1520 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi Q5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`460 kg | 2`645 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`795 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 665 kg | 710 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 34 400 | |
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