Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLC300 2023 - vs - Audi e-tron Sportback 2020

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Average Price: 
$
48,250
Updated: 
12 Jun 2023
$
83,300
Updated: 
25 Nov 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#0A0E11
Polar White
#E5E6E6
Graphite Grey metallic
#3E3F3E
Mojave Silver metallic
#7C7C79
Nautical Blue metallic
#1E325E
Cirrus Silver metallic
#9EA6AE
Starling Blue metallic
#3B85B9
Cardinal Red metallic
#B61024
Color: 
Siam Beige metallic
#A1A1A1
Brilliant Black
#000000
Typhoon Gray metallic
#90939A
Catalunya Red metallic
#E8453C
Mythos Black metallic
#000000
Galaxy Blue Metallic
#3B5B6A
Glacier white metalllic
#E7E8EA
Florett Silver metallic
#B2B2B2
Navarra Blue Metallic
#404A8F
Manhattan Gray metallic
#5C6369

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Improved dimensions with more cabin and cargo space
Significant upgrades to standard equipment
Quiet interior and great ride quality

Cons
Sluggish initial acceleration from a stop
Inconsistent electric motor "boost"
New Traffic Sign Assist needs refinement

By: 
motortrend.com

While Audi has only announced updates for the European 2020 e-tron, the company said those changes will eventually make their way to our market. That means the American version will have an updated battery pack that provides more driving range than it currently does. It also means we're getting the e-tron Sportback that features a fastback roofline.

Pros
Remarkably silent on the go,
fancy and functional interior,
serene ride quality.

Cons
Less range than rivals,
less unique than rivals,
limited energy regeneration options.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Doesn’t look like an electric car,
interior design,
efficiency modes

Cons
Doesn’t look like an electric car,
electric mirrors an acquired taste

By: 
topgear.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Electric
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
295ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
255hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
40.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
-
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
-
yes
Side view Camera: 
-
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
185.70in
193.00in
Width: 
81.70in
76.20in
Height: 
64.60in
65.50in
Front Track: 
64.70in
Wheel Base: 
113.70in
115.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.30
38.10
Rear Head Room: 
39.70
37.90
Front Leg Room: 
40.70in
40.80in
Rear leg room: 
37.40in
39.10in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.30in
58.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.60in
57.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
59.30cu.ft
54.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
4000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
21.90cu.ft
27.20cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5754.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
-
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
-
yes
Techometer: 
yes
-
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
Heated mirrors
Hands-Free Entry
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
10-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat thigh extension
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
14 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Premium Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
14 -Way Power Driver Seat
Massaging
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Center Armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Multi-Level Heating

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Keyless ignition
Dual zone front climate control
Four Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
-
-
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
-
-
More Entertainment: 
11.9" infotainment display size
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB with external media control
Speed sensitive volume control
Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers
16 Total Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
705 Watts Stereo Output
Memory Card Slot
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
-
yes
Rear defogger: 
-
-
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 x 8.0
20 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
-
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
-
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages: 
Black Optic Package

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Valcona w/Rock Gray Stitching, Premium leather
#212121
Okapi Brown Valcona, Premium leather
#8F796E
Pearl Beige Valcona, Premium leather
#C7C1B5