Compare 2017 Audi Q5 vs 2017 BMW X3 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2017 Audi Q5
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2017 BMW X3
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
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2.0 TFSI Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium 20 27 $38,038 $40,900
Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus 20 27 $38,038 $40,900
Q5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus 18 26 $43,152 $46,400
Q5 3.0 TFSI Prestige 18 26 $43,152 $46,400
SQ5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus 17 24 $49,570 $53,300
SQ5 3.0 TFSI Prestige 17 24 $49,570 $53,300
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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X3 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 28 $37,745 $40,050
X3 xDrive28d Sports Activity Vehicle N/A N/A $40,260 $42,750
X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 28 $39,605 $42,050
X3 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle 19 26 $46,025 $48,950
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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe N/A N/A $55,475 $59,650
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV 18 24 $51,057 $54,900
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe 22 27 $42,734 $45,950
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV 21 28 $38,270 $41,150
GLC GLC 300 SUV 22 28 $36,410 $39,150
Pricing
Invoice Price
$38,038
$37,745
$55,475
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$40,900
$40,050
$59,650
Monthly Payment Estimate
$682 / month
$668 / month
$994 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
6.8
7.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2017 Audi Q5 soldiers on with good space and carlike handling; it's still one of the better luxury SUVs, despite its age. The 2017 BMW X3 continues its run as one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market—even in the face of much newer competition. The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class makes a terrific combination of the features and practical needs most buyers want in an attractive package.
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Fuel Economy
City
20 mpg 21 mpg 0 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 28 mpg 0 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101.5 - -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.7 57.3 57.3
Second Leg Room (in)
37.4 36.5 37.2
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Leg Room (in)
41 39.9 40.8
Second Head Room (in)
39 39.1 38.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.4 56 55.8
Front Head Room (in)
39.4 40.7 38.9
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.9 8 6.7
Length, Overall (in)
182.6 183.8 186.1
Height, Overall (in)
65.2 66.1 62.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.5 63.4 65.2
Wheelbase (in)
110.5 110.6 113.1
Liftover Height (in)
27.3 - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.7 74.1 76
Track Width, Front (in)
63.7 62.8 64.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
57.3 63.3 49.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
29.1 27.6 17.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
29.1 27.6 17.6
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 13 12.6
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 12.9 14.2
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.8 17.7 17.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.1 39 38.7
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P235/60HR18 P245/50VR18 P255/45VR20
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/60HR18 P245/50VR18 P285/40VR20
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4400 - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4400 - NA
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
4400 - NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
440 - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
440 - NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4200 4030 4145
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 18 X 8 20 X 9.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 18 X 8 20 X 8.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 210 150
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500 258 @ 1450 384 @ 2500
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
220 @ 4450 240 @ 5000 362 @ 5500
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 24 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 28 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 21 -
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.84 0.86
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.85 3.38 3.69
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 2.11 2.25
Trans Type
8 8 9
Drivetrain
All Wheel Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.28 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32 3.29 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 3.14 3.24
Trans Order Code
NA 205 NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.67 0.72
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.67 1.64
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 4.71 5.35
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi Q5 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz GLC
Body Style
quattro Sport Utility Sports Activity Vehicle 4MATIC
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.0 7.4 -
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
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-

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