Audi Q5 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
Verdict
At this level, the money is almost a dead heat: the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is RM3,898 dearer than the Audi Q5 Sportback. The Audi is the stronger pure-petrol play, with 268 hp and 400 Nm against 201 hp and 320 Nm, plus a 68-litre tank. The Mercedes fights back with plug-in hybrid hardware, a 31.2 kWh battery and 131 km EV range, while also giving more boot space, longer wheelbase and a four-year warranty. For Malaysia, charging access is the real decider.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want higher petrol output, stronger torque and a larger fuel tank over plug-in hybrid running.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if your daily use can exploit the 131 km EV range and you value the bigger boot and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp/400 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 201 hp/320 Nm
- Battery and EV range: Audi Q5 Sportback —/—; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 31.2 kWh/131 km
- Dimensions: Audi Q5 Sportback 4,717 x 1,900 x 1,641 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 4,763 x 1,890 x 1,699 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Audi Q5 Sportback 2,528 mm/515 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 2,888 mm/545 litres
- Warranty: Audi Q5 Sportback 2 years; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 421,990✓ | RM 425,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 268 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | — | 246 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 31.2 kWh |
| EV range | — | 131 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Boot space | 515 L | 545 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 434✓ | RM 440 |
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
- Higher 268 hp output
- Stronger 400 Nm torque
- Larger 68-litre fuel tank
- No EV range
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- 515-litre boot trails the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
GLC Coupe
- 31.2 kWh battery with 131 km EV range
- Larger 545-litre boot
- Longer 4-year warranty
- Lower 201 hp listed output
- Lower 320 Nm listed torque
- Smaller 62-litre fuel tank
Q5 Sportback vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the better all-rounder on paper if you can charge: 131 km EV range, 545-litre boot and four-year warranty. The Audi Q5 Sportback suits drivers who prioritise petrol output, with 268 hp and 400 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM425,888, while the Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM421,990. The gap is RM3,898.
Which has more boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the larger boot at 545 litres. The Audi Q5 Sportback has 515 litres, so the Mercedes gives you 30 litres more luggage room.