2024 Audi S5 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi S5

2024 Audi
S5

MSRP*: $57,500
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $59,300
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 52.6 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.9 - 187.2 in 187.5 in
Exterior Width 72.6 - 72.7 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 32.7 - 35.1 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 37.4 - 37.8 in
Rear 36.1 - 37.0 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 than the Audi S5, due to its greater head- and legroom. Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi S5, drivers may find the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 you will definitely be making less frequent stops at the gas station than with the Audi S5, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi S5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
Since the Audi S5 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Audi S5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi S5 has a much more powerful engine than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Audi S5 transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
The Audi S5 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.