The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC provides more comfort and convenience features, more safety features, and more technology than the 2018 Audi Q5. Our experts at Mercedes-Benz of Chicago compared the Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5 base models, the GLC 300 and the Q5 2.0T Premium quattro below.
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | VS | 2018 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| $40,050 | Starting MSRP | $41,500 |
| 9-Speed Automatic | Transmission | 7-Speed Automatic |
| 28 mpg | Highway Fuel Economy | 27 mpg |
| 13.1 cubic feet | Trunk Capacity | 12.3 cubic feet |
| Available | Cooled Front Seats | Not Available on Base Model |
| Standard | Vehicle Location System | Optional |
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC and the 2018 Audi both offer certain comfort and convenience features, such as front power lumbar support and optional heated front seats. However, when comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5 interior, Cook County drivers will soon realize that the GLC 300 offers unique interior amenities the Q5 2.0T Premium quattro doesn’t, including:
While both models offer features like variable assisted steering and available navigation aid, the technology on the GLC cannot be beat. The Mercedes-Benz GLC offers a larger variety of features the Audi Q5 doesn’t include as standard or optional equipment, such as:
The GLC puts driving safety first, with a wide selection of safety features not included on the Q5, including rear pretensioners and Front Airbag Deactivation via Child Seat Detection System. The GLC not only has driver and passenger protection in mind, but it also thinks about the security of your belongings. The GLC provides a standard retractable soft cargo cover and standard vehicle theft tracking/notification system, both of which are only optional on the Q5.
After comparing Mercedes-Benz vs. Audi, experience the difference of the GLC in person. Contact our team at Mercedes-Benz of Chicago, located near Evanston, to schedule a test drive and to browse our inventory of GLC vehicles today. When you’ve found the perfect GLC model for you, our financing experts can help you with the next steps.
