Mercedes GLC 2026 vs Audi Q5 2025
| 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 | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 640 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 150 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| 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: | 4.79 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 8 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1473 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 25 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`700 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`005 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 635 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 58 200 | |
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