2019 Audi Q5 vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2019 Audi Q5

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q5 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	22	27	$40,373	$42,950
Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	22	27	$40,373	$42,950
Q5 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	22	27	$40,373	$42,950
SQ5 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	19	24	$49,256	$52,400
SQ5 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	19	24	$49,256	$52,400
SQ5 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	19	24	$49,256	$52,400

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,373

$57,528

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,950

$61,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$716 / month

$1020 / 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

19 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.8

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

38.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

62.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

111

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.5

Track Width, Front (in)

63.6

64.5

Length, Overall (in)

183.6

186.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.1

17.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.1

17.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

53.1

49.4

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

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

P235/60HR18

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P255/45VR20

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4045

4184

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5000

362 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.30

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.86

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.24

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.64

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

4MATIC

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

7.5

8.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

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

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