2025 Audi SQ5 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

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2025 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $58,400 to $64,800
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $89,200 to $92,150
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MPG - City 19 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 53.1 - 54.1 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 362-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 - 362 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 185.7 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 74.5 - 74.8 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 than in the Audi SQ5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi SQ5.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Audi SQ5, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Audi SQ5 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi SQ5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Handling
The Audi SQ5 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 is clearly the choice over the Audi SQ5 for pulling heavy loads. The Audi SQ5 has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
The Audi SQ5 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi SQ5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.