The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. Audi Q5 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 50,200

€ 56,500

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLC 300 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi Q5 50 TDI.
Mercedes GLC 300
Audi Q5 50 TDI
64.5
74.4
82.5
65.3
74.5
84.3
74.4 in
Width
74.5 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
64.5 in
Height
65.3 in
113.1
183.3
111
183.6
183.3 in
Length
183.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300
Audi Q5 50 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.8 %

General
Mercedes GLC 300
Audi Q5 50 TDI
X253
Generation
FY
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300
Audi Q5 50 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
242 hp
282 hp
Audi Q5 50 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
273 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi Q5 50 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
Audi Q5 50 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 50 TDI
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
15.81 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Audi Q5 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
Audi Q5 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
33 mpg
39 mpg
Audi Q5 50 TDI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
570 mi
Range
662 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
570 mi
662 mi
Audi Q5 50 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
136.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Audi Q5 50 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
Audi Q5 50 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data