If you are looking for a new luxury compact SUV to enhance your commute around Westwood, Dedham, Needham, or Norwood, Massachusetts, then chances are you have narrowed your search down to the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5.
While both come with premium features, similar powertrains, and various technology features, our Mercedes-Benz of Westwood team takes a closer look at these models to see which one offers you exactly what you want.
Both models come powered by a 2.0L turbo engine. The exact amount of power they produce does differ.
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Engine Specs |
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC |
2022 Audi Q5 |
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Horsepower |
255 horsepower |
201 horsepower |
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Torque |
273 lb-ft |
236 lb-ft |
With that power, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC will be able to take you from a stop to highway speeds quicker than the Q5. Smoothly getting you up to speed in the 2022 GLC is the 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. This transmission provides a seamless delivery of power compared to the 7-speed automatic transmission offered in the Audi Q5.
Additionally, you’ll have shift paddles that let you take control of the gear changes while driving the 2022 GLC. At the same time, both SUVs offer a similar fuel economy for efficient highway cruising and city driving. With the 2022 GLC, you can expect to pump out an impressive EPA-estimated 22 city/27 highway MPG.*
With both the 2022 GLC and 2022 Q5, you can enjoy a comfortable ride. That is because they both give you a good amount of space while seated behind the wheel. Along with that, the 2022 GLC also features:
The Audi Q5 also comes with heated seats and an automatic climate control system to keep you comfortable no matter how cold it gets outside. However, it doesn’t feature a standard memory system for your seat.
Therefore, if someone else in the family borrows your car, you’ll have to manually adjust the seat back to the position you prefer in the Q5, while the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC will automatically do so for you.
With your new compact SUV, you’ll also enjoy more confidence to go along with the comfort these vehicles provide. That is because both models come with various driver-assistance technology features to help make your ride safer.
From alerting you of cars in your blind spots so you know when it’s clear to change lanes to automatically applying the brakes to help prevent a collision with the car in front of you when driving through town, these systems help in various situations. The 2022 GLC comes with:
Unfortunately, the Audi Q5 doesn’t have many of the features that come standard in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
With a side-by-side look at the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5, you may have a better idea now which of these luxury SUVs you want.
To gain the performance you want and the luxury and safety you’d like while driving around Westwood, Dedham, Needham, or Norwood, MA, we believe you’ll enjoy the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC more. To see if that is the case, come take a test drive here at Mercedes-Benz of Westwood. Just contact us now to schedule a test drive.
* 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.
