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soundserious · 18 March 2018, 11:54 AM

My wife is in the market for a small SUV. We’ve narrowed it down to either the Mercedes GLC or the Audi Q5. Naturally I’m leaning one way and she’s leaning the other. Any experience with this decision?

ttomczak · 18 March 2018, 12:07 PM

Never had a Merc, but I did have a Q5, great and very comfortable driver.

Personally would pick the Macan...

Not much help, but good luck.

emersm · 18 March 2018, 12:10 PM

Acura RDX...... test drive it!

soundserious · 18 March 2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ttomczak

Never had a Merc, but I did have a Q5, great and very comfortable driver.

Personally would pick the Macan...

Not much help, but good luck.

Well Macan S is my daily.

raky · 18 March 2018, 12:41 PM

We test drove both as my wife needed a new car and ended up with the 2018 Q5. Tech, fit and finish, and sportiness of the drive were the deciding factors. So far we are happy but she did say she wants to go back to BMW in a couple years - the new X3 was not out when we got her car and I have an X5 as my daily so wanted to try something different.

ttomczak · 18 March 2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by soundserious

Well Macan S is my daily.

A man of impeccable taste!

G8RDPM · 18 March 2018, 01:48 PM

What is your budget? My wife drives a Macan S! I am a car guy. I love driving her car(for gas). It handles great for a SUV! I may get one next for me but it would have to be the Turbo!

vladamir15 · 18 March 2018, 02:04 PM

Mercedes would be my choice. I have always been a fan of Mercedes and mine has never failed me. The quality of the car is great as is the reliability.

soundserious · 18 March 2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

What is your budget? My wife drives a Macan S! I am a car guy. I love driving her car(for gas). It handles great for a SUV! I may get one next for me but it would have to be the Turbo!

60k or less.

Investr · 18 March 2018, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttomczak

never had a merc, but i did have a q5, great and very comfortable driver.

Personally would pick the macan...

Not much help, but good luck.

this!!!!

MP5 · 18 March 2018, 02:33 PM

Agree Acura the Jag if you just gotta go for it

Pangit · 18 March 2018, 06:08 PM

My wife has had both and is currently driving the GLC. Whilst she likes the Mercedes she would go back to the Q5 in a heartbeat.

henrylee · 18 March 2018, 07:25 PM

Q5

soundserious · 19 March 2018, 06:43 AM

Anybody else had to make this call? Saw the GLC in cardinal red and it looked very correct. What is “Designo” in Mercspeak?

MARTIN1264 · 19 March 2018, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by soundserious

Anybody else had to make this call? Saw the GLC in cardinal red and it looked very correct. What is “Designo” in Mercspeak?

Designo is the nicer leather.....Very expensive Leather. I Test drove a GLC last year and was quite impressed with it. The Audi to me is a touch too small. But with that said, it's a very nice vehicle as well. I think the Audi is a bit more sporty then the Mercedes...... Both nice. I'm sure you would be happy with either.....

daytonjim · 19 March 2018, 01:53 PM

Bought the GLC300 back in December, so far it's been worry free. IMHO, the GLC300 has the nicer interior & exterior looks. The Audi has without doubt the best instrument cluster and general tech in the business. Mercedes has this thing for mounting their center display like its an afterthought, it should be integrated into the dash and the 1" wide borders makes it look outdated.

Danny83 · 19 March 2018, 01:56 PM

Neither I suggest a Jaguar F pace

ejvette · 19 March 2018, 09:02 PM

I currently have the GLC and I like it very much I had the Macan for 1 1/2 yrs it's like owning the sports car of SUV's if it's in your budget go for that the Jag F-Pace is a better value than the Macan the GLC is more of a luxury ride than a performance ride which I happen to prefer I ride in my Partners Q5 its a much harsher ride.

The GLC also has a much more luxurious and well appointed interior than the Q5.

superdog · 19 March 2018, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Neither I suggest a Jaguar F pace

I’m going with this too.

But of the two, Q5.

nfld · 20 March 2018, 12:06 AM

Have a X3 and love driving it. Test drove the Mercedes GLC SUV and it was equally as good but about 18% more so this didn't justify buying the Merc. I did test drive the Jag and was very impressed with the product but again like the Merc it was 18%-20% more thus I stayed with the X3 and happy I did!

Chewbacca · 20 March 2018, 12:32 AM

Of the 2 I'd say q5

droptopman · 20 March 2018, 01:21 AM

Drove a ton of SUV/CUV's this past year as I did research for 2 new cars. I was looking for a sporty model so SQ5 and GLC 43AMG. Both very nice and fun to drive. Liked the MB better. Just a few more useful features. Guys are correct, the Jag F pace S is a nice ride and a little bigger than others in the segment. Worth checking out.

breitlings · 20 March 2018, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Neither I suggest a Jaguar F pace

How is the F-Pace? I should test drive it for my blog, just haven't gotten to it yet.

pjaffe · 20 March 2018, 06:52 AM

Why not SQ5? I just got a 2018 one and love it. Interior is completely redesigned and also puts out 355hp, 0-60 in 5 seconds.

stockae92 · 20 March 2018, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emersm

Acura RDX...... test drive it!

New redesign RDX this year too

sco · 20 March 2018, 07:15 AM

I got a 3.0 Q5 last year and I really enjoy it a lot. Tons of pickup, and enough space for my needs (good size boxes) etc. I really like the look of the F Pace... maybe next time for me... Good Luck

18 March 2018, 11:54 AM	#1
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Compact SUV: GLC vs Q5 My wife is in the market for a small SUV. We’ve narrowed it down to either the Mercedes GLC or the Audi Q5. Naturally I’m leaning one way and she’s leaning the other. Any experience with this decision? __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

18 March 2018, 12:07 PM	#2
ttomczak 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,407	Never had a Merc, but I did have a Q5, great and very comfortable driver. Personally would pick the Macan... Not much help, but good luck. __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

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19 March 2018, 06:43 AM	#14
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Anybody else had to make this call? Saw the GLC in cardinal red and it looked very correct. What is “Designo” in Mercspeak? __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

18 March 2018, 12:10 PM	#3
emersm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,479	Acura RDX...... test drive it!

18 March 2018, 12:41 PM	#5
raky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Raky Location: Houston, TX Watch: Blue Sky-Dweller Posts: 442	We test drove both as my wife needed a new car and ended up with the 2018 Q5. Tech, fit and finish, and sportiness of the drive were the deciding factors. So far we are happy but she did say she wants to go back to BMW in a couple years - the new X3 was not out when we got her car and I have an X5 as my daily so wanted to try something different.

18 March 2018, 01:48 PM	#7
G8RDPM 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,248	What is your budget? My wife drives a Macan S! I am a car guy. I love driving her car(for gas). It handles great for a SUV! I may get one next for me but it would have to be the Turbo!

18 March 2018, 02:33 PM	#11
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	Agree Acura the Jag if you just gotta go for it

18 March 2018, 06:08 PM	#12
Pangit "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 635	My wife has had both and is currently driving the GLC. Whilst she likes the Mercedes she would go back to the Q5 in a heartbeat.

19 March 2018, 01:53 PM	#16
daytonjim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 28	Glc300 Bought the GLC300 back in December, so far it's been worry free. IMHO, the GLC300 has the nicer interior & exterior looks. The Audi has without doubt the best instrument cluster and general tech in the business. Mercedes has this thing for mounting their center display like its an afterthought, it should be integrated into the dash and the 1" wide borders makes it look outdated.

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Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,164	Neither I suggest a Jaguar F pace

19 March 2018, 09:02 PM	#18
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	I currently have the GLC and I like it very much I had the Macan for 1 1/2 yrs it's like owning the sports car of SUV's if it's in your budget go for that the Jag F-Pace is a better value than the Macan the GLC is more of a luxury ride than a performance ride which I happen to prefer I ride in my Partners Q5 its a much harsher ride. The GLC also has a much more luxurious and well appointed interior than the Q5. __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

20 March 2018, 12:06 AM	#20
nfld "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: I Location: Canada Watch: Sub & Aqua Terra Posts: 304	Have a X3 and love driving it. Test drove the Mercedes GLC SUV and it was equally as good but about 18% more so this didn't justify buying the Merc. I did test drive the Jag and was very impressed with the product but again like the Merc it was 18%-20% more thus I stayed with the X3 and happy I did!

20 March 2018, 12:32 AM	#21
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Of the 2 I'd say q5

20 March 2018, 01:21 AM	#22
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Drove a ton of SUV/CUV's this past year as I did research for 2 new cars. I was looking for a sporty model so SQ5 and GLC 43AMG. Both very nice and fun to drive. Liked the MB better. Just a few more useful features. Guys are correct, the Jag F pace S is a nice ride and a little bigger than others in the segment. Worth checking out. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

20 March 2018, 06:52 AM	#24
pjaffe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: atlanta Posts: 159	Why not SQ5? I just got a 2018 one and love it. Interior is completely redesigned and also puts out 355hp, 0-60 in 5 seconds.

20 March 2018, 07:15 AM	#26
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I got a 3.0 Q5 last year and I really enjoy it a lot. Tons of pickup, and enough space for my needs (good size boxes) etc. I really like the look of the F Pace... maybe next time for me... Good Luck

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