2025 Audi A5 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

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2025 Audi
A5

MSRP*: $49,700
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $59,300
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MPG - City 22 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 52.6 ft3
Engine
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 261 - 268 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.9 - 190.1 in 187.5 in
Exterior Width 72.7 - 73.2 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 32.7 - 36.1 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 37.4 - 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 - 37.2 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.3 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 than the Audi A5, due to its greater head- and legroom. Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi A5, drivers may find the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Audi A5, making it more convenient to drive.

Dimensions
Since the Audi A5 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Audi A5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Audi A5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Audi A5 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
The Audi A5 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.