It's no secret that drivers from Northport, AL to Columbus, MS appreciate the SUV style of vehicle for both family road trips and local commutes. With flexible cargo storage and spacious passenger cabins, it's easy to see why. At Mercedes-Benz of Tuscaloosa, we love a good SUV as much as anyone, and we're proud to bring our customers a great selection of world-class SUV options from one of the best brand names around. Our collection of luxury SUVs is not to be missed, and we have something for everyone in stock at our Skyland Boulevard dealership, including the latest Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV models.
If you're in search of a meticulously designed, high-end SUV with luxury qualities and a refined elegance, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is ready to impress. At our Tuscaloosa dealership, we carry a large selection of options from this model lineup in our new vehicle inventory, including the outstanding base model, the GLC 300. Anything but basic, this impressive model has the features and power our customers are looking for.
While purchasing or leasing the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, and the GLC 300 model, is always a great idea, we understand you may have other luxury SUVs in the Meridian, MS area on your mind. To help you understand what makes our SUV the best option, we've put together this side-by-side comparison to the competition.
Read on to learn more about how the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class stands up to the similarly sized and similarly equipped Audi Q5. When you're ready to experience the superiority of the Mercedes-Benz model in person, stop by and see us to arrange a test drive.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV vs. the Audi Q5
- All-wheel drive. Let's face it. One of the reasons why drivers like SUVs is because they have all-wheel drive available. This added traction can really come in handy on slippery roads and during treacherous weather conditions, and it's great for people who live in areas where the snow flies and piles up. But here in the Tuscaloosa area, where we average exactly zero inches of snow each winter, all-wheel drive is not a necessity. With the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, you can skip the AWD if you want, because it has it only as an option. But the Audi Q5 doesn't give you any options. It comes with all-wheel drive standard, regardless of whether you want or need it.
- Powertrains and options. Both the Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class have multiple engine options available for drivers to choose from, including powerful and efficient hybrid systems. But the Mercedes-Benz has more, including a couple of performance-tuned, intensely powerful AMG models and a range-topping V8. The Audi SUV, on the other hand, gets only either a gas-powered, turbo four-cylinder or the hybrid.
- Available features. While both high-end SUVs have a comprehensive list of tech and safety features standard, with more available as you move up through trims, the GLC-Class, and specifically the GLC 300, has more available options. This allows you to personalize your SUV starting right at the base model, with options including adaptive cruise control and ventilated seats, which aren't available until further up the lineup with the Audi Q5.
Meet Your Next Luxury SUV in Tuscaloosa
Experience the style, engineering, and refinement of a Mercedes-Benz model for yourself. Whether this is your fifth time shopping Mercedes-Benz or your first, we're here to help. Contact our professional sales team for more information and to arrange a test drive in the world-class SUV you've been dreaming about.
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