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 Q5
Mercedes-Benz GLE| Spec | Audi Q5 | Mercedes-Benz GLE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower (max) | 362 hp | 603 hp |
| 0-100 km/h (fastest) | 4.5 s | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 280 km/h |
| Variants | 4 | 9 |
| Body style | Mid-size SUV / Coupe SUV | Mid-size SUV / Coupe SUV |
| Generation | FY LCI / Sportback | V167 / C167 |
| Production | 2024 – present | 2019 – present |
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,995 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.