Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the stronger paper buy for most Malaysian shoppers: it costs RM329,888 against the Audi Q5’s RM352,900, yet gets all-wheel drive, a 620-litre boot and a 4-year warranty. The Audi counters with CBU assembly, more torque at 340 Nm, a wider and taller body, plus a larger 68-litre tank. These are close in size, both seat five and both get seven airbags with AEB, but the GLC’s price, boot space and warranty make the harder numbers work in its favour.
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want CBU assembly, 340 Nm of torque and a larger 68-litre fuel tank, and you do not mind paying more for front-wheel drive.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you want the lower price, all-wheel drive, a 620-litre boot and a longer 4-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; Mercedes-Benz GLC RM329,888
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 196 hp/340 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLC 201 hp/320 Nm
- Driven wheels: Audi Q5 front-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz GLC all-wheel drive
- Boot space: Audi Q5 520 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC 620 litres
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 2,817 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLC 2,888 mm
- Warranty: Audi Q5 2 years; Mercedes-Benz GLC 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 352,900 | RM 329,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 196 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.8 s |
| Top speed | — | 221 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,716 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Boot space | 520 L | 620 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
- Higher torque: 340 Nm versus 320 Nm
- CBU assembly
- Larger 68-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM23,012 more
- Front-wheel drive only
- Smaller 520-litre boot
GLC
- Lower RM329,888 price
- All-wheel drive
- Bigger 620-litre boot and longer 2,888 mm wheelbase
- Lower torque at 320 Nm
- Smaller 62-litre fuel tank
- CKD assembly, if CBU matters to you
Q5 vs GLC FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz GLC better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the better paper buy. It costs less, has all-wheel drive, a 620-litre boot and a 4-year warranty. The Audi Q5 fights back with more torque, CBU assembly and a larger fuel tank.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 costs RM352,900, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC costs RM329,888. That makes the Audi RM23,012 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the bigger boot at 620 litres. The Audi Q5 has 520 litres, so the Mercedes gives you an extra 100 litres for luggage.