Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

How does the Audi Q5 stack up against the Mercedes-Benz GLA? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

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SpecAudi Q5Mercedes-Benz GLA
Horsepower (max)362 hp302 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.5 s5.1 s
Top speed250 km/h250 km/h
Variants42
Body styleMid-size SUV / Coupe SUVCompact SUV
GenerationFY LCI / SportbackH247
Production2024 – present2020 – present
Length4,717 mm4,410 mm
Width1,900 mm1,834 mm
Height1,655 mm1,611 mm
Wheelbase2,820 mm2,729 mm

Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA: common questions

Is the Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz GLA faster?
The Audi Q5 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 4.3s versus the Mercedes-Benz GLA's 4.9s (0-100 km/h in 4.5s vs 5.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi Q5 or the Mercedes-Benz GLA?
The Audi Q5 makes more power: 362 hp (270 kW) versus 302 hp (225 kW) for the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Is the Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz GLA faster on top speed?
Both cars top out at 155 mph (250 km/h).
What is the main difference between the Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA?
The Audi Q5 is a mid-size suv / coupe suv, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA is a compact suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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