Compare 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs 2025 Audi Q5
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC | 2025 Audi Q5 |
| Horsepower | |
| 255 hp | 201 hp |
| MPG (City/Highway) | |
| 24/32 * | 23/29 |
| 0 to 60 Miles Per Hour | |
| 5.9 seconds ** | 6.8 seconds |
| Max Cargo Space | |
| 56.3 cubic feet | 54.0 cubic feet |
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs 2025 Audi Q5
Serving Fairfield, CT
Among small luxury crossover SUVs, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC and the 2025 Audi Q5 are popular models that offer eye-catching styling and excellent features. Both of these premium models benefit from numerous updates in 2025. After comparing these models, which crossover SUV will stand out as a better option for you?
Performance
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in your choice of three trim levels, and each one has a different powertrain. The entry-level, gas-powered engine is a turbo 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, 255-horsepower engine. A high-performance variation is available that generates 416 horsepower. A plug-in hybrid system with a turbo four-cylinder engine is also available. It produces 313 horsepower and takes you up to 54 miles1 on all-electric power.
The Audi Q5 is also offered with three powertrains. Its turbo 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine puts out 201 horsepower. A higher-powered variation is available that generates 261 horsepower. The plug-in hybrid system has a 23-mile all-electric range.
Appearance
The GLC is stunning with a captivating front end design, a confident profile and smoothly contoured sides. The headlights are mounted at a sporty angle and show off an upper LED bar and a pair of LED accents. The grille is styled with a large logo, stardust mesh and a hollow crossbar.
The Q5, on the other hand, has deeper sculpting across the sides. The grille is styled with sharp corners, a grid-like pattern and a drop-down design. This large feature is flanked by pointed LED headlight. The large air inlets are styled with both dark molding and metallic accents.
Features
The 2025 GLC is available with numerous standard and optional features across its trim levels. Some of these include a premium sound system, a navigation system, heated front and rear seats, two 12-volt power outlets, a heated steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, a surround-view camera, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.9-inch touch display screen and others.
The Q5 comes with a 10.1-inch touch display screen, heated seats, a 10-speaker audio system, a heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, a navigation system, and a few other features.
Take a Test Drive at Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield in Connecticut
Our Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield associates want you to feel confident about your next purchase, and we are available to answer your questions about our latest models. To request a test drive and learn more about the GLC, contact us today.
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* EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.
** Stated rates of acceleration are estimated based upon manufacturer’s track results and may vary depending on model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.
1. EPA estimated driving range with a fully charged battery. Driving range may vary based on model, terrain, temperature, driving style, optional equipment, use of vehicle features, and other factors.