Mercedes GLC 2026 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: | 449 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 640 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 163 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.8 | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 4.75 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 7 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 100 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 1.2 metres more than that of the Audi Q5, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`640 kg | 2`645 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 710 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Audi Q5. Therefore, Audi Q5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 34 000 | |
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