Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLB
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLB 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 Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLB.
In comparing the Audi Q5's and the Mercedes-Benz GLB's specifications and ratings, The Mercedes-Benz GLB has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q5's and the Mercedes-Benz GLB's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLB is a better car than the Audi Q5.
Pricing: A used 2025 Audi Q5 ranges from $41,698 to $56,991 while a used 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB is priced between $38,941 to $53,179. For a new model, the Audi Q5's price is between $49,539 and $64,250, with the Mercedes-Benz GLB priced between $47,120 and $61,226.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q5 loses 58 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLB loses 45.6 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLB retains 12.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q5’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLB base engine makes 221 horsepower. The Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. The GLB is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles.This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLB the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi Q5 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLB are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Audi Q5 has higher safety ratings than the Mercedes-Benz GLB, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.67 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
49539 - 64250
Starting MSRP:
45400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49635
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23800 - 79100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
47120 - 61226
Starting MSRP:
45800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49635
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23800 - 79100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
48829
Price Range:
41698 - 56991
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
51781
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
25863 - 81247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
45311
Price Range:
38941 - 53179
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
51781
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
25863 - 81247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
26449
Depreciation %:
0.58257299
Resale Value $:
18951
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.53712559
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.38326835 - 0.59140478
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.53712559
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.38326835 - 0.59140478
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLB Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.0 - 16.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.093
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLB
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.0 - 16.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.047113268927383
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 54.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.642481749470745
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 54.4
Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 70Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 70Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
18 out of / 70Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 70Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 70Ranking
29 out of / 70Ranking
31 out of / 62Ranking
41 out of / 70Ranking
47 out of / 70Ranking
52 out of / 70Ranking
52 out of / 70Ranking
55 out of / 70Mercedes-Benz GLB Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 70Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 62Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 70Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
24 out of / 70Ranking
26 out of / 31Ranking
27 out of / 70Ranking
28 out of / 31Ranking
35 out of / 70Ranking
39 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi Q5 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 40 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 40 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus TFSI, quattro Premium TFSI, quattro Prestige 40 TFSI, quattro Prestige TFSI, quattro S line Prem Plus 45 TFSI, quattro S line Premium 45 TFSI, quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI
Mercedes-Benz GLB Trim Levels
AMG GLB 35, GLB 250, GLB 250 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):
4.67 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:
201 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
221 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 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):
23 / 29 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 537 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:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
398 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4079 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3781 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
182.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 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:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Green
District Green Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Starling Blue Metallic
Gray
Mountain Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
Polar White
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / Brown w/ Grey Stitching
Gray
Not available
Red
Classic Red/Black
