2020 Acura RDX vs 2020 Audi Q5 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2020 Acura RDX

#13 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

2020 Audi Q5

#17 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

#10 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX FWD	22	28	$35,889	$37,800
RDX FWD w/A-Spec Pkg	22	27	$41,763	$44,000
RDX FWD w/Advance Pkg	22	28	$43,563	$45,900
RDX FWD w/Technology Pkg	22	28	$38,921	$41,000
RDX SH-AWD	21	27	$37,784	$39,800
RDX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg	21	26	$43,657	$46,000
RDX SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg	21	27	$45,457	$47,900
RDX SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg	21	27	$40,815	$43,000

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q5 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	22	28	$40,704	$43,300
Q5 Premium 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$49,727	$52,900
Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	22	28	$40,704	$43,300
Q5 Premium Plus 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$49,727	$52,900
Q5 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	22	28	$40,704	$43,300
Q5 Prestige 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$49,727	$52,900
Q5 Titanium Premium 45 TFSI quattro	22	28	$40,703	$43,300
Q5 Titanium Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	22	28	$40,703	$43,300
Q5 Titanium Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	22	28	$40,703	$43,300
SQ5 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	18	23	$49,728	$52,900
SQ5 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	18	23	$49,728	$52,900
SQ5 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	18	23	$49,728	$52,900

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	18	24	$59,220	$63,000
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$55,930	$59,500
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$71,910	$76,500
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	16	22	$69,325	$73,750
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	16	22	$79,054	$84,100
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	28	$47,000	$50,000
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$41,830	$44,500
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	29	$39,950	$42,500
GLC GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$48,786	$51,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,889

$40,704

$59,220

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,800

$43,300

$63,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$630 / month

$722 / month

$1050 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.5

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Acura RDX is a stylish, strong-performing crossover SUV worthy of a place on any shopping list.

The 2020 Audi Q5 has become the default luxury crossover SUV for many drivers for a reason: it’s very good.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers.

TCC Likes

Good looks
Powerful turbo-4
Classy interior design

Loaded with intuitive tech
Strong turbo engines
Adaptable ride

Great looks
Performance potential in AMG versions
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Convoluted controls
Rear seat could be better
So-so fuel economy

Familiar design
Can get expensive
Nothing flashy

Top spec versions are pricey
Refresh was very light
Compromised outward vision in coupes

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

39.3

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

56.5

55.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

40.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

37.8

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

41.7

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.7

57.7

57.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

186.7

183.6

186.2

Height, Overall (in)

65.7

65.3

62.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

111

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

74.5

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

63.6

64.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.5

25.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.9

53.1

36.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

29.5

25.1

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

13.3

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.1

18.5

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P235/60HR18

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P235/60HR18

P255/45VR20

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3783

4034

4208

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

273 @ 1600

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

272 @ 6500

248 @ 5000

385 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.60

1.06

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

3.19

5.35

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.39

0.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.17

5.30

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

1.52

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

0.74

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

2.75

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.27

2.19

3.24

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

quattro Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Audi Q5

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

8.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

4400

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Acura RDX

2020 Acura RDX is on sale
Rebate: Up to $4,000 off
Lease: From $369/mo. for 36 mo.
Finance: 0.9% APR or cash

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2020 Audi Q5

2020 Audi Q5 now includes a plug-in variant
Lease: From $459 per month for 36 months
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months
Bonus savings: $1,500 + $1,000 loyalty

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2020 GLC-Class is here
Rebates: Up to $2,000 off (GLC43)
Lease: $499/mo.
Finance: 2.99% for 36 mo.

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