Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q5 and 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 Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
When comparing the Audi Q5's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and reliability. The 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 Audi Q5's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a better car than the Audi Q5.
Pricing: For a new model, the Audi Q5's price is between $57,941 and $69,475, with the Mercedes-Benz GLE priced between $76,852 and $91,225.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q5 loses 60.3 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 53 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLE retains 7.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q5 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q5 being ranked 6 out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) and the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 5 out of 20. Out of 31 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, the Audi Q5 is ranked 10 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 9. The Audi Q5 is also ranked 10 out of 28 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 9 out of 28.
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 Audi Q5’s base engine makes 362 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 381 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
57941 - 69475
Starting MSRP:
58500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
56247
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
45425 - 61240
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
76852 - 91225
Starting MSRP:
72250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
68625
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
56440 - 75200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52391
Price Range:
43937 - 65867
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
58376
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
51165 - 63731
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
80544
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
80544 - 80544
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
35381
Depreciation %:
0.60479742
Resale Value $:
23119
Residual Value %:
0.39520257999999997
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.60290935
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.4051682 - 0.60479742
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
38646
Depreciation %:
0.53489719
Resale Value $:
33604
Residual Value %:
0.46510281
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.53542085
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.43810348 - 0.58863215
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.047113268927383
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 7.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
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18 out of / 28Ranking
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27 out of / 28Ranking
28 out of / 31Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
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3 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
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5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
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6 out of / 20Ranking
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6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 16Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
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12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
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15 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 23Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 31Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Audi Q5 Trim Levels
e quattro S line Prem Pl 55 TFSI, e quattro S line Premium 55 TFSI, e quattro S line Prestg 55 TFSI
Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
GLE 450e 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):
Not yet available
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
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:
362 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
381 hp
Torque:
479 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 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):
25 / 27 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
386 / 414 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
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
Roof Rack:
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:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
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:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
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:
Standard
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:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
31.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4652 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5754 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ultra Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Green
District Green Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
MANUFAKTUR Ireland Mid Green Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / MANUFAKTUR Truffle Brown
Gray
Not available
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue
Red
MANUFAKTUR Carmine Red
White
White/Black
