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Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
Suv · Diesel
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Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro
Suv · Diesel · AWD
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency, pairing 5.9 L/100km consumption with a 550 L trunk. Best for growing families and road trips with strong safety signals, while outright performance and winter prowess are not its focus.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety194 hp
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro
Car B
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro
The Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency and AWD confidence. Strong on reliability and safety priorities, it’s less suited to performance driving or cargo-heavy needs.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety5.5 L/100kmAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 75
City 47 / 47
Budget / value 57 / 57
Road trip 57 / 63
Performance 28 / 34
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 57 / 58
Premium 50 / 51
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d · Orange = Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100km, easing fuel stops on long trips
  • 550 L trunk and 5 seats suit everyday family duties and luggage
  • Safety ranks highly among its strengths in our signals
  • 400 Nm torque and 194 hp enable relaxed highway cruising and confident overtakes

Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro

  • AWD traction adds reassurance in winter and mixed-weather commuting
  • Efficient for its class with 5.5 combined consumption, ideal for road trips and high mileage
  • 550-liter luggage space and five seats suit growing-family duties
  • Emphasis on reliability and safety in rankings for peace of mind

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro if…
All-wheel drive
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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