2019 Audi Q5 vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2019 Audi Q5

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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45 TFSI quattro Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
45 TFSI quattro Premium	22	27	$40,373	$42,950
45 TFSI quattro Premium Plus	22	27	$40,373	$42,950
45 TFSI quattro Prestige	22	27	$40,373	$42,950
3.0 TFSI quattro Premium	19	24	$49,256	$52,400
3.0 TFSI quattro Premium Plus	19	24	$49,256	$52,400
3.0 TFSI quattro Prestige	19	24	$49,256	$52,400

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SUV GLC 300

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SUV GLC 300	22	27	$38,258	$40,700
4MATIC SUV GLC 300	22	27	$40,138	$42,700
4MATIC Coupe GLC 300	21	27	$44,462	$47,300
4MATIC SUV GLC 350e	N/A	N/A	$47,611	$50,650
4MATIC SUV AMG GLC 43	19	25	$53,580	$57,000
4MATIC Coupe AMG GLC 43	19	24	$57,528	$61,200
4MATIC SUV AMG GLC 63	16	22	$66,552	$70,800
4MATIC Coupe AMG GLC 63	16	22	$69,654	$74,100
4MATIC Coupe AMG GLC 63 S	16	22	$76,892	$81,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,373

$38,258

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,950

$40,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$716 / month

$678 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

It’s easy to see why buyers increasingly pick luxury compact crossovers like the 2019 Audi Q5; it’s comfortable and quick with plenty of room.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class uses a plush ride and a lush cabin to captivate crossover crowds—and trumps it all with the AMG card.

TCC Likes

Good powertrains
Useful technology
Standard active safety features

Cabinet-grade interior (agency or furniture)
Choose your body
Choose your engine

TCC Dislikes

…but it’s a little boring
Ditto on the exterior
Pricey top trims

Expensive safety options
It’s not a Coupe, it’s just less useful
Numb steering (GLC 300)

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

41.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.8

37.3

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

111

113.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

64.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

63.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.5

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.6

63.9

Liftover Height (in)

28.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

53.1

56.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.1

19.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.1

19.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

36.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

61.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

13.3

13.5

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

4400

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4057

3891

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5000

241 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

273 @ 1300

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.30

3.27

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.31

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.33

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.86

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.50

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Audi Q5

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.4

7.3

2019 Audi Q5

2019 Audi Q5 is ready for a test drive
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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2020 GLC-Class is available for order
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Lease: From $419/mo.
Financing: No APR offers

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