Almost unbelievably, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is priced more reasonably than the Audi Q5, and offers a diesel powertrain that the Q5 had once.
The BMW X3 is in the same boat, but its interior falls short of both the Benz and the Audi.
Range Rover's stylish Evoque looks great, but has a less finely finished interior and more cabin noise than the Audi.
Cadillac has packed its XT5 with a lot of tech, but we're still waiting for Super Cruise on that model.
The Volvo XC60 may start at roughly $4,000 less than the Q5, and has an even more striking cockpit, though like the Audi it's starting to show its age.
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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 2017 Cadillac XT5 is an evolutionary improvement over the SRX in most ways, but it’s part of a larger leap for Cadillac. |
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque cloaks its off-road chops in street-smart, urbane style. |
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class makes a terrific combination of the features and practical needs most buyers want in an attractive package. |
The 2017 Volvo XC60 is a near-luxury contender at near-luxury prices. Its safety might be its biggest strong suit, which it rightly deserves. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $40,900 | $40,050 | $39,395 | $41,800 | $39,150 | $40,950 |
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| 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas V6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small SUV 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
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| 2.0 TFSI Premium | sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle | FWD 4-Door | 5 Door SE | GLC 300 SUV | T5 FWD Dynamic |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | 5-Door | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Audi Q5 vs. 2017 BMW X3 | 2017 Audi Q5 vs. 2017 Cadillac XT5 | 2017 Audi Q5 vs. 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 2017 Audi Q5 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class | 2017 Audi Q5 vs. 2017 Volvo XC60 | |
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