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Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
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Suv · Hybrid · 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 safety
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e
Car B
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e pairs strong hybrid efficiency with AWD practicality for growing families. Brisk performance and a usable electric range make it effective for commuting and road trips.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2 L/100km367 hpAWDHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 65
City 47 / 50
Budget / value 57 / 43
Road trip 57 / 62
Performance 28 / 38
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 57 / 48
Premium 50 / 55
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d · Orange = Audi Q5 55 TFSI e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d Audi Q5 55 TFSI e
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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 55 TFSI e

  • Efficient for its class with combined consumption of 2 and 61 km electric range
  • AWD traction supports winter driving and long trips
  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s) backed by 367 hp/500 Nm
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a 550 L trunk for family use

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 55 TFSI e if…
All-wheel drive
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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