2015 Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLK350
Audi Q5
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Standard
Mercedes-Benz GLK350
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Serving Clearwater, Tampa, and St. Petersburg
If you’re looking for a luxury crossover SUV in Clearwater, you may find yourself considering the Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK350. Both have made names for themselves in the automotive world, but which one would you really rather take home? Compare them both to figure out whether the 2015 Q5 or the 2015 GLK350 deserves a place in your garage.
Power and Performance
The 2015 Audi Q5 has more torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLK350. An 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission provides seamless gear transitions in the Audi Q5, while providing a wide range for better performance and more efficient use of power. The GLK350’s 7-speed transmission is slightly less impressive. Another thing to consider is that only the Audi Q5 comes standard with all-wheel drive, meaning that you can count on the Q5 to get you through thick and thin. Off the beaten path or in poor conditions, you don’t have to worry because the Quattro all-wheel drive system commands the road in wet weather and rugged terrain.
Comfort and Convenience
Each of these automobiles promise luxury, and it’s true that both are nicely styled and quite well-appointed. You have to look to the details to see who wins in terms of comfort and luxury features. Both the Q5 and the GLK350 provide the tech you’d expect from a high end vehicle, but only the Q5 comes standard with heated and cooled seats. And only the Q5 comes standard with real leather upholstery, a power sunroof, and satellite radio. These things are available on the GLK350, but do not come standard.
Capability and Safety
The Audi Q5 has more cargo capacity and more passenger space than the Mercedes-Benz GLK350. With more room for everyone and their stuff, road trips are a lot more pleasant. The 2015 Q5 also has a higher max towing capacity. You can pull almost 1,000 pounds more with the Q5 than you can with the GLK350. This work ethic carries over into safety, too. The Audi Q5 ranks above the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class for safety, with U.S. News giving it a 9.7 out of a possible 10 points.
David Jacovides
Crown Audi