| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC | vs. | 2025 Audi Q5 |
| 255 hp | Standard Horsepower | 201 hp |
| 671 hp | Top Horsepower | 362 hp |
| 24 city / 32 highway EPA-estimated mpg* | Standard Fuel Economy | 23 city / 29 highway EPA-estimated mpg |
| Available | Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Technology? | Available |
| 64 combined EPA-estimated mpge* | Fuel Economy for PHEV Trim | 58 combined EPA-estimated mpge |
| 5 | Number of Configurations | 3 |
Do you have the Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Audi Q5 on your shopping list? Both models are exceptional choices, but if you compare these luxury SUVs, you will notice the significant difference in performance and selection. Explore these distinctions in detail below with Mercedes-Benz of Hanover.
When you’re behind the wheel of a luxury SUV, you can expect impressive performance and smooth handling on the streets of Braintree. The same can be said for the Q5 and GLC. However, the Mercedes-Benz model delivers more horsepower than the Audi vehicle in terms of standard and maximum power. If you prefer improved performance on your drives around Plymouth or want more engine options, you should take a closer look at the 2025 GLC SUV. The GLC also outperforms other competing models, like the BMW X3.
View the powertrain options of the Q5 and GLC here:
2.0L I-4 Turbo Engine with Mild Hybrid Drive
2.0L I-4 Turbo Engine with Plug-in Hybrid Technology
Handcrafted AMG® 2.0L I-4 Turbo Engine with Hybrid Assist & Electric Exhaust-Gas Turbocharger
Handcrafted AMG® 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Engine with Electric Exhaust-Gas Turbocharger and Rear 150kW Permanently Synchronous Electric Motor
2.0 TFSI® 4-Cylinder Engine
2.0 TFSI® 4-Cylinder Engine
2.0 TFSI® 4-Cylinder PHEV Engine
Not only does the GLC SUV offer a bigger selection and more horsepower than the Q5, but it also offers better efficiency. Compare the standard fuel economy below:
Even when you opt for these lineups’ respective plug-in hybrid configuration, the Mercedes-Benz vehicle is still more fuel-efficient than the Audi model. We’ve listed the mpge ratings for these configurations here:
That said, with a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC, you can commute further before stopping at a gas or charging station near Norwell.
If you want a powerful and efficient SUV, you should choose the new GLC over the Q5. Find out more about the Mercedes-Benz model when you explore its technology next. For additional information, call our Hanover dealership at 781-924-4240.
