?2020 Audi Q5 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC

 

Shopping for a new compact luxury SUV can be quite the chore. In fact, this segment is one of the busiest and fastest growing in the industry, and it’s understandable. These relatively affordable vehicles provide all the must-haves, from prestige, luxury amenities, to performance and capabilities.

 

As one can, this category is the go-to for all those who require the best and latest, all of it in a manageable size. The 2020 Audi Q5 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC are not only two of the most popular vehicles in the segment but they also happen to be some of the best-selling models for their respective brands.

 

Their positioning means that they benefit from the majority of the available technologies offered by the companies and this starts with powertrains. Both SUV are powered by frugal and powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engines. They each deliver 273 lb.-ft. of torque at low engine rpm and reach 100 km/h from a standstill in just over 6 seconds.

 

One of the defining elements of these vehicles is their AWD systems. The Audi Q5’s standard quattro system is unmatched for its intelligent functionality. It predictively and reactively analyzes all manners of driving dynamics, along with road conditions and driver behavior and preemptively primes the quattro system to deal with whatever is going on.

 

As far as infotainment and displays, both luxury SUVs are delivered with a standard 7-inch screen, and other features however the Audi Q5 comes with SiriusXM satellite radio, a 10-speaker audio system and not to mention a power tailgate. All of the latter elements are optional on the Mercedes-Benz. What’s more, the Audi Q5’s base price is lower than the GLC 300’s.

 

While on the inside, it’s important to mention space. These vehicles, after all, typically serve a small family. Although both are nearly identical in overall length, the Audi Q5’s trunk is more capacious at over 700 liters of useable volume. By comparison, the Mercedes-Benz luggage compartment is rated at 550 liters.

 

Quite honestly, both the 2020 Audi Q5 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC are attractive in their own right however the Q5’s chiseled and muscular appearance projects confidence. Onboard, the Audi’s more modern dashboard and controls seal all deals.

 

Come and see the new 2020 Audi Q5 for yourself.