WHO'S #1?? -- New 2023 Mercedes GLC 300 vs. 2023 Audi Q5: Comparison

Which German SUV is BEST?? The all-new 2023 Mercedes GLC 300 vs. 2023 Audi Q5?? These two luxury compacts have been battling it out for best-seller for years and with an all-new Mercedes GLC coming out it begs the question: who does it better? Well, that's what we're about to find out! Join us as we do a side-by-side comparison of these two and see who the objective winner is! Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Pricing Comparison
1:49 Exterior Comparison
3:37 Interior Comparison
8:44 Test Drive & Impressions
13:35 Sound Level Reading (dB) Comparison
14:40 Which is Right for YOU?
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[@elcabopr]

This trend away from physical buttons and going to a screen for everything needs to end. Same with just putting a flat screen for the gauges instead of incorporating the screen in a regular hood. Ugh.

[@EscapeFPs]

It’s 2023 get use to it! Lol

[@jasante2]

i guess the current design of smart phones is not really your thing. This new trend is like the Blackberry phones vs Iphones

[@imdone1965]

Exactly why i bought a Mazda...

[@plushie2007]

As a person who is interested in leasing only, the Q5 is much more attractive (as of June 7, 2023) where it's $519 compared to $699 for the GLC300 over 36 months with a comparable 5K due at signing.

[@gosman949]

leasing is not financially prudent!

[@ngndukwe711]

I love my Q5 sports back but I like the center console on the GLC.

[@gerardguida7727]

Who ever thought a Black,big,Shiney Console in an SUV was a great idea... I do think, as an Audi owner,..the mercedes has a lot more style overall,..its time for the q5 to do a major restyle. 😊

[@Frank4hs]

I'll definitely choose Mercedes Benz GLC 2023

[@heinekenczech]

Yep. Just got mine yesterday

[@Frank4hs]

@@heinekenczech congratulation !

[@betherealdeal]

@@heinekenczechme too

[@Breonaleonard]

Team Q5 all of the way!!🔥 I’ve had my audi for a little over two years now and I love it. I’m currently in a rental with this exact Mercedes and I’m not impressed. (I was rear ended last month but the other party’s insurance is taking care of everything) All of the plastic in the Mercedes looks cheap to me and I don’t like that everything is all touch screen. It’s not convenient when you are driving

[@carterbasile1720]

I agree 100%

[@edwardr5084]

MB hands down. I have taken both for a drive myself. The 2023 Q5 has the same feel as 4-6 year older models. If you want an Audi, buy a 4 year old model with a few clicks and save 1/2. You're getting virtually the same ride. Even new ford models (2023 Explorer) feel more modern! The 2023 GLC redesign makes the care feel like a modern vehicle. And for those that mentioned the fact that the GLC does not have "knobs" (lol 2023 not a 2010 made car !), you have the Mercedes voice assistant that you can tell your car to make most comfort adjustments anyway. MB hit it out of the park with the 2023 GLC. They just need to drop that darn fake exhaust. WHY more manufacturers are putting fake exhaust tips is mind blowing. STOP IT. LOL

[@htenthusiast2897]

Sorry but I disagree with your assessment. The 2022 facelift is greatly improved over the 2018 Q5, which I drove for 4 years. When looking for a new vehicle I was strongly inclined towards the X3, also because I wanted a change. However after driving the 2022 Q5 it was a very perceivable difference over the 2018, being peppier, better fuel economy, with better sound insulation, suspension with less body roll while absorbing the bumps better, and the full touchscreen was a nice addition along with auto high beam and 360 camera. I was honestly surprised thinking it was just a facelift. It beats the X3 in all aspects that are important to me. The new GLC still seems to fall behind, unless someone prefers its interior design, because on the exterior the Q5 still looks better IMHO. My kids would complain about the lack of 3rd A/C zone on the GLC.

[@coolguypravara]

Great comparison review guys 👍 Audi Q5 definitely needs a complete change for it's interior. Right now I have 2018 Q5 and don't see any reason to upgrade. Same boring interior since ages. But the drivability and comfort with Q5 is just awesome. Thank you so much for the video 🙂

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks 😁

[@jasante2]

i have a 2017 A4, looking to get an SUV. Nothing has changed in the Audi interior since 2017. I don't see a reason to get the Q5. My wife has the new C class - the interior update makes the GLC worth it to me

[@user-zb8ss9xb1b]

​@@jasante2 Curious, why don't you go for a Japanese or Korean car? You'd get similar quality and the added reliably.

[@purcts8961]

@@user-zb8ss9xb1b are you joking you obviously know nothing about vehicles

[@janibeg3247]

I also have an 2018 Audi Q5. We enjoy it. However, paying $250+ at the dealership for an oil change is annoying.

[@Jassman3536]

When the wife drove the 3 in the segment..Q5, GLC and BMW 3 they all were very close. We had a 13, 17 and now 21 Q5 and typically log about 100k miles in 4 years and then trade. They have been flawless and when I drive it I put it in Sport mode tuning which slightly changes the suspension and steering which is perfect for me. when she's not in the car I use the sport mode on the tranny and it livens it up some. Not as much as our SQ5 but works for the majority.

[@mengkemary9763]

How many miles between oil changes? Did you follow Audi recommendation and went for 10,000 miles?

[@Jassman3536]

@@mengkemary9763 NO... I change oil and filter every 5k miles at our local place. We also balance and rotate the tires at the same time. 65.00

[@mengkemary9763]

@@Jassman3536 Thanks. I heard a lot people doing the same. It seems that people believe it is beneficial to do oil change every 5000 miles while Audi's recommendation doesn't make sense. BTW, $65 for oil change and tire rotations is a bargain these days.

[@gosman949]

@@mengkemary9763 he must be using an independent in a small town!

[@gaylenesamson1122]

Just purchased the Q5 today after watching your review. It just feels like an amazing vehicle. Mercedes aftercare is so expensive. Super excited to start driving my new Q5

[@CarConfections]

Congrats on your new Audi! What color did you pick?

[@sirgizmo440]

Indeed it is. You will feel the difference in suspension. Good choice.

[@JoseCastillo-hl3vl]

very good video, even so I think I would personally go for the Mercedes because of the difference in luxuries it maintains, now compare against the genesis gv70 3.5t prestige advance

[@enabulujames7066]

The Audi should be given scores on using knobs instead of all screen

[@Mu7u298]

yes its more user friendly , all touch it gets really annoying

[@anthonyriley6009]

Benz uses knobs too

[@w-josh]

As an Audi lover, I personally think you can't go wrong with any. I wanna see the GV70 get compared with the suvs in this segment. It seems to offer a lot of standard features including a powertrain with 300hp!

[@deenyc1049]

They’re both great, I ended up going with the 2024 GLC because it was just refreshed and the Audi will be getting a refresh next year and I didn’t want to wait to compare the two.

[@trletts]

I'm probably a bit biased since i have a 22 SQ5 Prestige but at least in the SQ5 with the Napa quilted sport seats, carbon fiber, and alcantara in the doors...while it feels a bit minimalist, it is really well put together and the materials feel quality. I feel that it looks a bit sportier than the MB and the MB looks a bit like it's going more luxury. The sparse/minimalist feeling is classic German. I may be in the minority but I still like the look of the interior - minus maybe the tacked on nature of the screen and the new little useless cubby where the MMI knob used to be. The newer MB interiors seem to be (smartly) taking into account what the Chinese market is looking for. End of the day, doubt you can go wrong with either. There are a few things that annoy me though. Not sure how many of these apply to the regular Q5. The door handles, while functional, should be wrapped in something softer. Hard plastic, especially at the $74K mine rang in at, isn't great. Having to downgrade out of the sports seats to get the cooled seats...dumb. Having to add the summer package (which downgrades the seats) is also the only way to get the rear sunshades. The 8 speed in the SQ5 is actually a little embarrassing. It is not smooth at all. The engine start-stop is really rough. I'd like a bit more customization capability in the infotainment as far as function control all over the car (my wife's Telluride puts the Q5 to shame in that regard). Remote start would be nice. The 19 speaker B&O sounds pretty good but I haven't found a setting yet I love. Center storage space is pretty awful. And why did they remove the rear underfloor storage and drop the floor to where there is a load ledge versus the 8/8.5 Q5s of the 2010s. Would I buy it again? Good chance. Although, sometimes I feel like I would like a little sportier X3 m40i or even stretch to a X3M versus the all-rounded nature of the SQ5. I wish I would have looked at the GV70 3.5T a little more. Do I regret the purchase? Not really. Allrounder, it is a great vehicle and I've had no actual issues so far. The MB and BMWs certainly have their share of shortcomings, too.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent comparison guys!😸

[@rmyAddison]

Shopped the 2022 GLC43, SQ5, and X3 M40i. Bought a genesis 2022 GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige.

[@chaseghesquiere3907]

Has to be the glc

[@javierbeltran3748]

Love the new graphics boys, well done!

[@diamondblack2089]

Awesome video 😊

[@HamzaKhan-uc5zo]

id like to see a comparison between the 2023 mercedes glc, and the 2023 genesis gv70, currently my top 2 picks in the compact luxury suv segment

[@md8744]

Just doing best reviews like so far on luxury models, I love your review a lot.

[@CarConfections]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@s4sukesharingan]

I wish I could one day drive one of these...even the old Generation.

[@nessacali1215]

Great comparison!! Awesome review!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@ItsTheSidJ]

I test drove the GLC and the Q5 both today. The Q5 steering is much better than the Mercedes. The GLC 300 steering feels kind of numb.

[@yan-jonathanguenard]

Audi Q5 all the way! I’ll receive mine within 2 weeks 🔥

[@EitayCohen]

For me GLC all the way. I just love this car. I have the 2021 and it feels great, and now the new one is even better.

[@atulyaop2803]

Nice comparison. I would choose the glc cuz it looks much nicer now. Keep up the great work.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

I choose both of these vehicles now dude.

[@bam2xl14]

I have a 2021 Q5. Overall I like it but I wish it has remote start (MB and BMW has it now). Audi is still claiming it's not popular in German. Also, you can't lock the doors if you get out. for example you pull up to a 7-11 and your dog is in the car and you want to leave the car running... you can't. either leave it unlock or turn it off

[@DuyenNguyen-ui6mo]

Great job; I was looking at both , but the price on the Audi finally convince me.

[@AAly-hf5mg]

Awesome video

[@NorthOlbo]

Good reviews, my suggestion is to talk to owners of each vehicle in your own city and how they were treated by the dealer. As an audi owner for years the dealers in the 90s and early 2000s were awful, arrogant and unsupportive. Competition and a smack to the head by someone has turned that around completely, but the local dealer for service/warranty support/recalls/attractive pricing can be the deal killer or not.

[@Its_a_Mr_Eh]

good point

[@paulc0773r]

Went for the Q5 50 in September…not regretting my choice as it’s great to drive.

[@sirgizmo440]

Q5 does it for me. The quattro alone is unmatched. The suspension is incredible, way better than the Mercedes. No doubt Audi has the best suspension across all their models. Traded in my Glc.

[@halvorsa]

So today I got to drive the Audi Q5 and compare it to my Mercedes GLC300. The Audi is a smooth ride but a very noisy ride. The GLC is much more comfortable ride for me and is quiet all around. I will say my GLC has been having issues since I purchased it... The electronic parking brake not disengaging so when I put it in gear after not driving for 2 or 3 days it feels like I am hitting something. Already had a check Engine light about 3 months after purchasing. Hoping to get it all resolved. All in all... I prefer the drive in the GLC and hoping Mercedes can fix the issues.

[@fernandoaguilar7613]

Excellent Review!!! Congratulations, I own a Q5 and i love it, best regards from Costa Rica

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! 👍

[@LifewithRandyB]

I think either would be a good choice. I bought the 2023 Q5 for a couple of reasons. One, it seemed quicker and more responsive in traffic. Secondly, and this is just personal, I have an A6 and I liked having the interior controls very similar when going from one to the other. I have to admit, the GLC 300 is really beautiful and drove well.

[@corpuzone]

Q5 should be the winner. Driving dynamics is very good. Not bmw like but it’s close. I find it to be very quiet and the b&o sound system on premium plus trim is worth it 🔊

[@AAly-hf5mg]

Nice video

[@geraldodinizcosta2526]

Excelente trabalho, inscrito.

[@lacychaisson2156]

Do we think they’ll be a 2024 refresh of the Q5? To match interior of all others

[@CarConfections]

Right now, based on spy shots, were expecting an all-new Q5 for the 2025 model year

[@olubunmifaj5944]

Team GLC! Thanks for the review.

[@Mu7u298]

Audi all the way , the all touch screen is a meh for me and where having physical bottoms it feels more natural and user friendly than all touch screens. plus Q5 is more minimalist and simpler , the GLC is too flashy inside.

[@pante971]

Does Audi provide application for remote check and control like "Mercedes me', I would be curious to see the comparison.

[@Marstardon-]

Yes it’s called my audi

[@sher007s]

Shouldn’t it be GLC v X3? I thought these are the two most popular ones

[@CarConfections]

They all 3 sold within 10k units of each other last year

[@siddharthareddy2112]

So which one is better do you reckon between bmw X3 and the new GLC ..

[@ulaskvlcm]

Q5 Sportback 😀

[@husnainkhan5717]

Outstanding

[@gosman949]

both of these require high octane fuel?

[@CarConfections]

Yes

[@cassiavaccaro5665]

Great comparison! I drive a GLC 300 coupe (2023) and my husband drives a 2021 fully loaded package 2022 Audi Q5. I love both! It’s a pleasure driving it either way. Even though I agree Audi could upgrade (just a bit) the interior, but not going fully touch screen as the new GLC. We are biased regarding Audi Q5’s just because we own the model since 2009 and overall it’s the best car we ever owned. Security wise I fell safer into the Q5. When seating on the back seat the GLC coupe jerks a bit, while the Q5 rides easily. I have upgraded seats on both of my cars and there’s no way Audi Q5 is going to beat the GLC. I guess the Germans car maker are making our days better! 😎

[@betherealdeal]

Funny! My daughter just bought an SQ5 and I bought a GLC300 I had a 3016 GLC300. A Ford 150. Rear ended me at 55 mph Both vehicles were totaled. The Benz took the brunt of the impact to save my life. I am fully confident in them. I bought a new 2023. I love it

[@MuhammadFahad-qd4kg]

Lovely

[@darriontunstall3708]

I would pick the Mercedes GLC! I love Mercedes! Mercedes all day! I really like the all electric Mercedes eqs

[@jacobjordan6626]

Having owned both, the glc is leagues above

[@mlps93]

I'd +1 for Benz having separate amber signals and rear fog light.

[@Marstardon-]

Audi has that….

[@Marstardon-]

Placement of the screen on the glc is 100 percent an safety issue ur looking at the screen way away from the portion u should have on the road

[@ofentsemoetlo9805]

I would go for Audi Q5 as my personal preference/choice.It satisfied me❤❤❤XoXoXo

[@robertmontanez9186]

MB GLB or Volvo xc60?

[@darrinscoilsclouds1498]

i've got a 2023 Q5 as a loaner from the Audi dealership a seven speed dual clutch transmission is garbage at low speeds. Super choppy when you're starting off.

[@md8744]

You did miss audi has recline back seats ok and glc don't. Glc is very hard to operate console infotainment

[@tonybalmeo3434]

I'll go for the GLC

[@philpernice4722]

Those additions to right and left of the grille badge on mercedes glc look hideous

[@user-ud2wl7fo9c]

Team Audi q5 😍😍💯

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

I would not add a half point for 20” vs. 19” as the difference is more costly replacement on the 20’s and ride quality always takes a small hit. -1 point for the placement of the tablet on the Audi. The stuck on look look completely dated next to the Merc. Finally, MB simulated leather will last longer than basic leather and truly feels the equal.

[@marywhitt9807]

I like the Mercedes the most!!

[@FakeMorgue]

People need to stop hating on Audi. This current generation since 2017 and the refreshes of it are beautiful and imo no other brand can compete.

[@1_Moretime]

I’m with you 💯

[@Its_a_Mr_Eh]

Oops, you forgot to award a point to benz for the powered steering wheel adjustment. Chip shortage or not, the Q5 doesn't have that.

[@Marstardon-]

Mine does🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Its_a_Mr_Eh]

@@Marstardon- yours wasn't the review model

[@takundagordon4967]

Four rings forever ❤❤❤❤

[@sonartech7721]

I’d buy the GLC…………………Oh, wait. I did. It’s currently in my driveway. Does that make me biased??

[@kevincarpenter2525]

The Audi Q5 is ancient. It was last re-designed in 2017...making it 7 years old.

[@kickadams8908ass]

I can't believe I'm saying this but I'll take the Audi

[@linexmugambi8125]

Q5 for his, GLC for her!

[@mshairani]

GLC FTW

[@imdone1965]

Who's number one ? Neither..

[@zydrunasnormaliai6997]

Mercedes

[@madmotobg]

We took out 2023 GLC AMG yesterday. The Q5 is like a tree chunk compared to the merc 😂 Such a great car.

[@jamesf7877]

Cost to buy prepaid maintenance is much cheaper for Audi... Mercedes won least reliable luxury brand this year... Great award to win... New screen in GLC is nice but my friends told me it too plastic and squeaks at every touch.

[@htenthusiast2897]

I agree had 2014 Mercedes and had issues. Zero problems with my 2018 and 2022 Q5s. Super reliable.

[@kevintillack1396]

I’ll take a GLC over a Q5 however I’ll take a X3 over a GLC

[@geocape7060]

Q5 has looked the same forever. Time for a change.

[@salamatali6066]

❤❤❤❤

[@calvinhuang3174]

Audi for sure

[@fastbladeproductions7961]

My wife and teenage daughter say Mercedes or BMW.... that's it... they say audi is too much vw...

[@hoybezy]

Q5 by far

[@mingcongzhou5934]

Audi q5: made in Mexico; GLC: made in Germany.

[@georgeskanderbeg3242]

Glc all the way

[@gao2737]

No idea why they make car's interior looking like an internet cafe or karaoke bar. Come on Mercedes, more designs less cheap screens.

[@michaelstanley934]

new glc and c class have very hard plastic fake metal handles.

[@1_Moretime]

Audi all day!

[@keska01]

which one will cost me more in repairs ? :D Love the Benz but just too expensive to maintain

[@andersnielsen6044]

Funny.. In my country you can buy a brand new e-Tron GT cheaper than these.. :D

[@econosopher]

Sorry but the Mercedes is a league ahead of the Audi. Maybe the new Q5 will compete but noway the old Q5 can even touch the new GLC.

[@markg1531]

The winner is Lexus NX 350h.

[@gernothintermaier5743]

Mercedes has the Bettler quality +2

[@tahran5782]

I would probably get the audi over the new mercedes

[@nickpapadatos5263]

Mercedes Glc300

[@eduardomcfly7103]

GLC ALL DAY

[@tahran5782]

Audi q5 for me

[@ruialves4965]

R.i.p. Mercedes 😢

[@nikhilv8943]

Q5 is winner

[@anumkhan4563]

Wow