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Audi Q5 vs Mercedes GLB - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (367 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 40500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Mercedes GLB?
Q5
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes GLB has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40500 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4319 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.
GLB
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q5 has a slightly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.
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Q5
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes GLB is slightly lighter – 1640 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers minimal more room – 570 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs a bit better – up to 1805 L, which is about 332 L more than the Audi Q5.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 to a small extent takes the win – 565 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Audi Q5 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £44,800
Audi Q5
Audi Q5
Mercedes GLB
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Audi Q5
4.3 (4 Reviews)
The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.
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Mercedes GLB
The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.
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Audi Q5
Mercedes GLB
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
44800 - 78900 £
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Price
40500 - 65300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
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co2
146 - 204 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
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Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
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Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
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Length
4717 mm
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Length
4634 - 4650 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1834 - 1850 mm
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Height
1647 - 1656 mm
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Height
1665 - 1692 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1388 - 1473 L
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Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
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Payload
500 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 367 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
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Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
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Torque
340 - 550 Nm
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?
The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.