Car A
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.
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e
Suv · Hybrid · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
Suv · Phev
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
A 5-seat plug-in hybrid that blends efficient commuting with family-ready practicality, offering up to 100 km electric range and a 500 L trunk. Strong efficiency and solid safety standing make it a capable choice for growing families and road trips.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
65
/
64
City
50
/
50
Budget / value
43
/
44
Road trip
62
/
56
Performance
38
/
30
Cargo
38
/
36
Practical
48
/
46
Premium
55
/
54
Winter
76
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q5 55 TFSI e · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
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
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
- Up to 100 km electric range with hybrid backup suits mixed driving
- Very low combined consumption of 2.1 is efficient for its class
- Five seats and 500 L trunk work well for growing families and road trips
- Strong safety standing within its class per rankings
- Performance driving isn’t its focus despite decent acceleration
- 500 L cargo space may be limiting for bulky gear
- Seats five only; no third-row capacity for larger households
- If you can’t charge regularly, PHEV efficiency benefits diminish
Verdict
Pick Audi Q5 55 TFSI e if…
Best fuel economy
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e uses 2.0 L/100km vs 2.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.