Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
The GLC 250d 4MATIC suits growing families who want an efficient, all‑weather model with enough space for trips. It favors comfort and economy over outright performance.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Suv · Diesel · AWD
Car B
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
The Audi Q5 3.0 TDI pairs strong V6 diesel punch with AWD to suit growing families and frequent road-trippers. It delivers quick acceleration and efficient cruising while offering seating for five and a useful 550 L trunk.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match
Usage fit
Family
74
/
76
City
47
/
45
Budget / value
55
/
55
Road trip
62
/
63
Performance
35
/
34
Cargo
38
/
38
Practical
56
/
57
Premium
51
/
54
Winter
76
/
76
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC · Orange = Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
- All-wheel drive traction for winter and mixed road conditions
- Efficient for its class at 5.6 l/100 km
- Practical 5-seat cabin with a 550 L boot for family gear
- Strong 500 Nm torque for easy highway merging and overtakes
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 7.7 s is brisk rather than thrilling
- If you need maximum cargo capacity, larger vehicles offer more than 550 L
- No third row; limited to five seats
- Around 54,000 may exceed tight budgets
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
- Strong 620 Nm diesel torque and 5.7 s 0–100 km/h for confident overtakes
- AWD traction supports winter and mixed-weather driving
- Practical five-seat layout with a 550 L trunk for family gear
- Efficient for its class at 6.3 L/100 km combined
- At 60000, the price sits on the premium side for a five-seat family car
- Not aimed at performance driving or track use
- 550 L cargo space can feel limiting for cargo-heavy needs
- Not suitable if you need more than five seats
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC uses 5.6 L/100km vs 6.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi Q5 3.0 TDI if…
More power
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI puts out 286 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.