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Portland drivers in the market for a new luxury SUV are probably wanting to compare the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5. Mercedes-Benz of Portland is here to help with this GLC vs. Audi Q5 comparison. Here compare performance specs and interior features so you can find the right vehicle for your lifestyle and budget.
The most significant difference between the GLC vs. Q5 is the number of powertrain options. With the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. The base GLC 300 SUV provides a 255-horsepower 2.0L turbo-four engine with 273 lb-ft. of torque. From here, the GLC-Class offers a 315-horsepower 2.0Lturbo-four, a 385-horsepower 3.0L twin-turbo V6, and a 469-horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. In addition, Wilsonville drivers get either the RWD or 4MATIC® AWD drivetrain, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The standard 2.0L turbo engine is rated at 22 city/ 29 highway** for fuel efficiency, while the hybrid engine is rated at an incredible 67 city/ 70 highway MPG**.
The Audi Q5 can’t compare with the GLC when it comes to power and it only has one powertrain option. All 45 TFSI models include the standard 261-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder, with a seven-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel-drive. The 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid powertrain reaches up to 362-horsepower with 369 lb-ft. of torque. The standard 2.0L engine is rated at 22 city/ 28 highway/ 24 combined mpg.
The standard GLC is spacious with 19.4 cubic feet of room behind the back row and 56.5 cubic feet of space with the seats down. The 2021 Audi Q5 has less cargo room than the GLC, with only 53.7 cubic feet in total when the back seats are folded down. That can make those trips out to Portland a little less comfortable. Compare other standard features of the GLC vs. Q5 below:
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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.