Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiQ5 | Mercedes-BenzGLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2024 | 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Electric, Hybrid |
| Power | 201–362 bhp (better) | 154–349 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.5–7.4 s (better) | 5.5–9.7 s |
| Top speed | 140–155 mph (better) | 121–132 mph |
| Engine or motors | 2.0-litre TFSI and 2.0-litre TDI, both with 48V MHEV plus (204 PS, up to 18 kW extra), 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid plug-in hybrid (299 PS system output), 3.0-litre V6 TFSI with MHEV plus (367 PS, SQ5); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures | Electric: 200 kW (272 hp) GLB 250+ or 260 kW GLB 350 4MATIC, with a 2-speed transmission on the rear axle. Hybrid: 1,499 cc four-cylinder petrol of 100, 120 or 140 kW plus a 22 kW electric motor and 1.3 kWh battery; combined system output 115, 135 or 155 kW (bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures) |
| Torque | 340 Nm (TFSI), 400 Nm (TDI), 450 Nm system (e-hybrid), 550 Nm (SQ5) | 335 Nm (GLB 250+), 515 Nm (GLB 350 4MATIC); hybrid system torque 280 Nm (GLB 180), 330 Nm (GLB 200), 380 Nm (GLB 220 4MATIC) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic | 2-speed automatic (electric); 8G-eDCT 8-speed dual-clutch (hybrid) |
| Drive | quattro four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive (GLB 250+); all-wheel drive (4MATIC); front-wheel drive (GLB 180, GLB 200) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 66 miles | 360–380 miles (better) |
| Battery | 20.7 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | – | 320 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 34.7–124.6 mpg (better) | 45.6–47.9 mpg |
| Range detail | e-hybrid WLTP electric range: 56–66 miles combined, 64–74 miles city, depending on trim | WLTP electric range 380 miles (GLB 250+, Mercedes UK technical data; 352–379 miles in the UK brochure) and 342–360 miles (GLB 350 4MATIC, UK brochure); 225–260 km added in 10 minutes of DC charging (GLB 250+) |
| Charging | e-hybrid has a 20.7 kWh net (25.9 kWh gross) battery and charges on AC at up to 11 kW (150 minutes to full) | 85 kWh usable battery; DC up to 320 kW (10–80% in 22 minutes); 11 kW AC (0–100% in 9 hours; 13.75 hours at 7 kW) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 35.7–40.7 mpg (TFSI), 41.7–47.6 mpg (TDI), 93.4–124.6 mpg weighted (e-hybrid), 32.3–34.7 mpg (SQ5); depends on trim | 16.4 kWh/100 km (GLB 250+); 47.9 mpg (GLB 180), 47.1 mpg (GLB 200), 45.6 mpg (GLB 220 4MATIC), WLTP combined |
| CO2 emissions | 158–179 g/km (TFSI), 156–178 g/km (TDI), 52–69 g/km (e-hybrid), 185–199 g/km (SQ5), WLTP combined | 0 g/km (electric); 134–142 g/km (hybrid) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot | 520 litres | 540 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,732 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,861 mm |
| Weight | From 1,895 kg | From 1,910 kg |
| Boot | 520 litres, 1,473 litres with the rear seats folded; 438/1,358 litres (e-hybrid), 475/1,446 litres (SQ5) | 540 litres (Mercedes UK technical data); the UK brochure lists 480–1,605 litres and a 127-litre front boot on the electric versions |
| Towing | 2,400 kg braked (TFSI, TDI and SQ5), 2,000 kg (e-hybrid) | 1,500 kg braked (GLB 250+), 2,000 kg (GLB 350 4MATIC); 1,600–2,000 kg (hybrid); 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,717 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,662 mm high; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,895 kg (TFSI) to 2,150 kg (e-hybrid) | 4,732 mm long, 1,861 mm wide without mirrors (2,029 mm with), 1,687 mm high (electric) or 1,681 mm (hybrid); 11.2 m (electric) or 11.9 m (hybrid) turning circle; kerb weight 2,270 kg (GLB 250+), 1,910–1,975 kg (hybrid) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Warranty | – | Battery: 8 years or 100,000 miles, 70% capacity |
| Infotainment | 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and 14.5-inch MMI touch display; 10.9-inch passenger display optional | – |
