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 55 TFSI e
Suv · Hybrid · AWD
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.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
74
/
65
City
47
/
50
Budget / value
55
/
43
Road trip
62
/
62
Performance
35
/
38
Cargo
38
/
38
Practical
56
/
48
Premium
51
/
55
Winter
76
/
76
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC · Orange = Audi Q5 55 TFSI e
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e
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 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
- 61 km electric range may feel short for long commutes without frequent charging
- Cargo-heavy needs may outgrow its 550 L trunk
- Not aimed at performance driving despite high power
- Price of 60000 may stretch tighter budgets
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi Q5 55 TFSI e if…
More power
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e puts out 367 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.