The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 68,200

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€ 68,200
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Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi SQ5 TDI plus is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLC 300.
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Mercedes GLC 300
63.9
75.2
82.2
64.5
74.4
82.5
75.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
63.9 in
Height
64.5 in
110.7
182.8
113.1
183.3
182.8 in
Length
183.3 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Mercedes GLC 300
4575 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
16.39 %

General
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Mercedes GLC 300
8R
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Mercedes GLC 300
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
DEHA
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
335 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLC 300
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
516 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300
Performance
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Mercedes GLC 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300
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13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
13.66 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
36 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
706 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
706 mi
570 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
Environmental Impact
135.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
135.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Mercedes GLC 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft