Audi Q5 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB
Verdict
At RM421,990 versus RM418,888, the Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM3,102 more, but this is not a simple richer-car-wins comparison. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB has the harder numbers: 302 hp against 268 hp, a quoted 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time, a 570-litre boot and a four-year warranty. The Audi counters with a wider 1,900 mm body, a longer 4,717 mm footprint and a bigger 68-litre fuel tank. For Malaysian buyers, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB is the more rounded buy on paper.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want the wider, longer SUV with a bigger 68-litre fuel tank and still get 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and seven airbags.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB if you want more power, the quoted 5.5-second sprint, a larger boot and twice the warranty coverage for slightly less money.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB RM418,888
- Power: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 302 hp
- Boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 570 litres
- Dimensions: Audi Q5 Sportback 4,717 mm long and 1,900 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 4,634 mm long and 1,834 mm wide
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 Sportback 2,528 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 2,829 mm
- Warranty: Audi Q5 Sportback 2 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 4 years
Q5 Sportback
- Wider 1,900 mm body
- Larger 68-litre fuel tank
- Same 400 Nm and all-wheel drive as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB
- Less power at 268 hp
- Smaller 515-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
AMG GLB
- Higher 302 hp output
- Quoted 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Bigger 570-litre boot
- Narrower at 1,834 mm
- Smaller 52-litre fuel tank
- Road tax is RM436 versus RM434
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 421,990 | RM 418,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with mild hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 302 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Getrag |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,790 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres | 570 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Continental SportContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 20" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated, Perforated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated, Perforated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear AC vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 3 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 434✓ | RM 436 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Q5 Sportback vs AMG GLB FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB is better on paper. It has more power, a larger boot, a quoted 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time and a four-year warranty, while costing RM3,102 less.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is RM3,102 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB.
Which has the bigger boot and better warranty?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB has both: 570 litres of boot space versus 515 litres, and a four-year warranty versus the Audi Q5 Sportback’s two years.