2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q5

Need an SUV to lead you on your daily adventures around Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo, TX? Two of your best options are, without a doubt, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5. But which is right for you?

Here at Cavender Mercedes-Benz of Midland, we hope to help you answer that question. Below, we'll break down all the crucial details in our 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5 comparison to help you decide. Read on, and give us a call when you're ready to test drive your favorite!

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q5: Performance & Capability

Your adventures are only made possible by the performance of your SUV. All that starts under the hood. Each of these SUVs is fueled by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with plenty of power to move you forward with ease.

While the standard 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque of the Audi Q5 are impressive, they pale in comparison to the standard specs of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC. Its turbocharged engine churns out 255 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque, and can take you from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.3 seconds.

On top of that, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC provides unbelievable efficiency and towing power. Alongside its EPA-estimated 22 city/27 highway MPG, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC helps you haul with up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped.¹

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q5: Interior & Dimensions

On the inside, each of these SUVs are equally impressive. They both showcase wildly comfortable and stylish interiors fit for you and your whole crew. Plus, they both help you feel that sense of luxury you've been craving.

When it comes to comfort, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5 both showcase similar features such as power-adjustable and heated front seats, premium leather-trimmed surfaces, and multi-zone automatic climate control.

Additionally, both SUVs provide plenty of comfort with their wealth of interior space. The Audi Q5 certainly doesn't hold back on interior space. However, all your passengers are going to enjoy the dimensions of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC:

• Legroom (Front/Rear): 40.8/37.3 inches
• Headroom (Front/Rear): 37.8/38.5 inches
• Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 57.3/56.5 inches

To round out the interior space of these SUVs is expansive cargo room to help you store everything from your grocery bags and golf clubs to luggage for a weekend adventure out of town. Each offers up over 19 cubic feet of standard cargo space. Once you put the seats down, however, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC offers up a bit more space, with up to 56.5 cubic feet of cargo space. On the other hand, the 2022 Audi Q5 maxes out at just 54 cubic feet.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q5: Technology

Rounding out these impressive SUVs are brilliant suites of infotainment and connective technology.

On the side of infotainment, the two, once again, finish fairly even. They both showcase plenty of similar features, from their roughly 10-inch center touchscreen displays to their integrated infotainment systems. They each also come equipped with Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto, and Bluetooth® technology to help you integrate the music, navigation, messages, and more right from your smartphone.²

That levelness skews a bit, however, when you take a look at the available tech features of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC, including:

• Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) Interior Assistant
• Head-Up Display
• In-Car Wi-Fi®
• Burmester® sound system
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Trial
• MB Navigation

With the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC, you'll also have the ease of the Mercedes Me mobile app. It comes with a slew of remote features you can access at any time from your smartphone, such as remote start, remote climate control, and roadside assistance services.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q5: Test Drive the Winner

Although the Audi Q5 has plenty to offer your rides around Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo, Texas, its standard features don't quite compare to those of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC.

To test drive the brilliant 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, call or visit us at Cavender Mercedes-Benz of Midland today!

¹EPA 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.

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