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

2021 Audi Q5
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2021 BMW X3
#5 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
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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 23 28 $40,703 $43,300
Q5 Premium 55 TFSI e quattro N/A N/A $48,787 $51,900
Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro 23 28 $40,703 $43,300
Q5 Premium Plus 55 TFSI e quattro N/A N/A $48,787 $51,900
Q5 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro 23 28 $40,703 $43,300
Q5 Prestige 55 TFSI e quattro N/A N/A $48,787 $51,900
SQ5 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro 18 24 $49,727 $52,900
SQ5 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro 18 24 $49,727 $52,900
SQ5 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro 18 24 $49,727 $52,900
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M40i Sports Activity Vehicle
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 27 $53,140 $56,600
X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle 25 29 $40,490 $43,000
X3 xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $46,630 $49,600
X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle 23 29 $42,350 $45,000
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
Pricing
Invoice Price
$40,703
$53,140
$59,220
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$43,300
$56,600
$63,000
Monthly Payment Estimate
$722 / month
$943 / month
$1050 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7
7.3
7.0
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 2021 BMW X3 is a do-all small crossover loaded with luxury, technology, and usability, with a dash of sporty personality. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 21 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 27 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.7 57.6 57.3
Second Leg Room (in)
38 36.4 37.2
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Leg Room (in)
40.9 40.3 40.8
Second Head Room (in)
39.3 38.5 38.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5 56 55.8
Front Head Room (in)
39.6 40 38.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 101.4 -
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
184.3 186.1 186.2
Height, Overall (in)
65.5 66 62.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.3 63.6 65
Wheelbase (in)
111 112.8 113.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.5 74.7 76
Track Width, Front (in)
63.6 63.2 64.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 7.2 6.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
54.1 62.7 36.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
25.9 28.7 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
25.9 28.7 -
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)
13 13.5 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)
13.3 13.7 14.2
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 17.7 17.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 39.7 38.7
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P235/60HR18 P245/50HR19 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 P245/50HR19 P285/40VR20
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
440 NA 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
440 NA 350
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4400 NA 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4400 NA 3500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
4400 NA 3500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4079 4317 4208
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 19 X 7.5 20 X 9.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 19 X 7.5 20 X 8.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
420 - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 - 150
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
273 @ 1600 365 @ 1520 384 @ 2500
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/121 3.0 L/183 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
261 @ 5000 382 @ 5800 385 @ 5500
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 21 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 23 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 27 24
Transmission
Trans Order Code
AY 2TB NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.06 1.72 1.64
Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.51 1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.19 5.00 5.35
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
5.30 3.38 3.69
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 2.14 2.25
Trans Type
7 8 9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 1.31 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.39 0.82 0.86
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.75 3.46 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 3.20 3.24
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.64 0.72
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 Multi-Link
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 Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 7.7 8.4
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- - 4.0
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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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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