2021 Audi Q5 vs 2021 BMW X3 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2021 Audi Q5

2021 BMW X3

2020 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	28	N/A	$43,300
Q5 Premium 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	$51,900
Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	22	28	N/A	$43,300
Q5 Premium Plus 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	$51,900
Q5 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	22	28	N/A	$43,300
Q5 Prestige 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	$51,900
SQ5 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	18	24	N/A	$52,900
SQ5 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	18	24	N/A	$52,900
SQ5 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	18	24	N/A	$52,900

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Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle	14	19	$65,505	$69,900

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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

N/A

$65,505

$59,220

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,300

$69,900

$63,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$722 / month

$1165 / month

$1050 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Audi Q5 crossover puts a new face on a best-selling formula that doesn’t show signs of getting old.

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

TCC Likes

Chiseled looks
Great base engine…
…compelling performance engine too

Great looks
Performance potential in AMG versions
Comfortable ride and interior

TCC Dislikes

Interior is a little bland
Plug-in hybrid fizzled for us
Not exactly revolutionary

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

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

14 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

19 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

39.1

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

41.7

41.1

38.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.6

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.8

36.4

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

63.1

Wheelbase (in)

111

112.8

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.5

74.7

Track Width, Front (in)

63.6

63.9

64.4

Length, Overall (in)

183.6

186.2

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

65.6

62.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.1

28.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

53.1

62.7

36.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.1

28.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.6

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

15.6

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.2

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

41.4

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P265/45ZR20

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/45ZR20

P255/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4045

4620

4208

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 10

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9

20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

442 @ 2600

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5000

473 @ 5600

385 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

24 (2020)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

28 (2020)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

22 (2020)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.00

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.30

3.15

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.14

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.31

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.82

0.86

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.48

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.20

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Coupe

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Audi Q5

BMW X3 M

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.4 (2020)

11.1

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

2021 Audi Q5

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

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Rebates: Up to $2,000 off (GLC43)
Lease: $499/mo.
Finance: 2.99% for 36 mo.

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