Audi Q5 (FY) or Mercedes-Benz GLC X253?

2017–2024 vs 2015–2022 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Q5 (FY) 4,689 mm, GLC X253 4,679 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Q5 (FY) 1.8 l/100 km, GLC X253 2.6 l/100 km.
Power: Q5 (FY) 120–270 kW, GLC X253 120–375 kW.
Standard equipment: Q5 (FY) 27 items (Basis), GLC X253 36 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi Q5 (FY)2017–2024 · 12 engines · Basis, Sport, Design, S lineSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLC X2532015–2022 · 14 engines · Standard, Exclusive, AMG Line, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi Q5 (FY)2017–2024no listings	Mercedes-Benz GLC X2532015–2022no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,663 mm–4,689 mm	Length4,656 mm–4,679 mm
Width	Width1,893 mm	Width1,890 mm–1,931 mm
Height	Height1,635 mm–1,662 mm	Height1,636 mm–1,653 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,819 mm	Wheelbase2,873 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance180 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–181 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume465 l–550 l	Trunk volume395 l–550 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,720 kg–2,065 kg	Curb weight1,660 kg–2,010 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l–70 l	Fuel tank50 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–2024	Production years2015–2022
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines14
Power	Power120–270 kW (163–367 hp)	Power120–375 kW (163–510 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)1.9–4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.8 l/100 km · 50 TFSI e	Lowest consumption2.6 l/100 km · 350 e 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · SQ5 3.0 TDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Basis	Items in the base trim36 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · S line	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 5
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi Q5 (FY) or Mercedes-Benz GLC X253?

Length: Audi Q5 (FY) 4,689 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 4,679 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,819 vs 2,873 mm. Boot: 550 vs 550 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi Q5 (FY) or Mercedes-Benz GLC X253?

The most frugal Audi Q5 (FY) uses 1.8 l/100 km (50 TFSI e); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 2.6 l/100 km (350 e 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — Audi Q5 (FY) or Mercedes-Benz GLC X253?

The strongest Audi Q5 (FY) makes 270 kW (367 hp) (55 TFSI e); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 375 kW (510 hp) (AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+).

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