Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

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

Audi Q5Audi Q5
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Mercedes-Benz GLEMercedes-Benz GLE
SpecAudi Q5Mercedes-Benz GLE
Horsepower (max)362 hp603 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.5 s3.8 s
Top speed250 km/h280 km/h
Variants49
Body styleMid-size SUV / Coupe SUVMid-size SUV / Coupe SUV
GenerationFY LCI / SportbackV167 / C167
Production2024 – present2019 – present
Length4,717 mm4,930 mm
Width1,900 mm1,947 mm
Height1,655 mm1,772 mm
Wheelbase2,820 mm2,995 mm

Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: common questions

Is the Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE faster?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.6s versus the Audi Q5's 4.3s (0-100 km/h in 3.8s vs 4.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi Q5 or the Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE makes more power: 603 hp (450 kW) versus 362 hp (270 kW) for the Audi Q5.
Is the Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE faster on top speed?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the higher top speed at 174 mph (280 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the Audi Q5.
What is the main difference between the Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE?
Both are mid-size suv / coupe suvs in the same class. The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the power advantage, while the Audi Q5 undercuts it, so the choice comes down to the spec differences above.