2020 Audi Q5 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Audi Q5 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Audi Q5 and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
When comparing the 2020 Audi Q5's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and reliability. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Audi Q5's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2020 Audi Q5 ranges from $17,991 to $31,953 while a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced between $26,491 to $45,867.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Audi Q5 loses 58 percent of its value and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 50.8 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE retains 7.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Audi Q5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q5 is 8.1 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q5 being ranked 3 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 5 out of 68.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q5 is 7.9 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLE the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Audi Q5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Audi Q5’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 255 horsepower. The Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The GLE is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 608 miles.This gives the 2020 Audi Q5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Audi Q5 and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
43300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
44872
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33500 - 73400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
53700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
65531
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
41040 - 113000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24700
Price Range:
17991 - 31953
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
29130
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
21510 - 46211
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
270
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66908
# Good or Great Deals:
113
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34538
Price Range:
26491 - 45867
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
41707
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
23117 - 81479
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.0 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.093
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7 - 11.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.558748906712595
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 36.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9449950010019985
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.7 - 24.5
Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
18 out of / 60Ranking
25 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Ranking
55 out of / 68Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 23Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 23Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 60Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI, quattro Titanium Prem Pl 45 TFSI, quattro Titanium Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Titanium Prestg 45 TFSI
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 608 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4034 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
183.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4608 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Green
Azores Green Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
Black
Black / Black/Magma Grey / Black/Tartufo
Brown
Espresso Brown/Magma Grey
Gray
Not available
White
White/Black
