Benz GLE 450 vs SQ5

Mercedes-Benz · Audi

1/4 Mile winner

SQ5

Beats the Benz GLE 450 by 0.10s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ5 beats the Benz GLE 450 by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ5 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

362 hp

349 hp

0–100 km/h

5.5s

5.4s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

500 Nm

Price

$63,000

$62,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Benz GLE 450

SQ5

100 m

6.093s

6.042s

1/8 mile

8.989s

8.919s

1/4 mile

13.476s

13.378s

1 km

24.009s

23.865s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: SQ5 is $62,000 vs $63,000 for the Benz GLE 450 — a $1,000 gap. Power: Benz GLE 450 makes 13 hp more (362 vs 349).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Benz GLE 450 or the SQ5?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ5 is faster, beating the Benz GLE 450 by 0.10 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Benz GLE 450 vs the SQ5?

The Benz GLE 450 hits 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, while the SQ5 does it in 5.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Benz GLE 450 produces 362 hp; the SQ5 produces 349 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Benz GLE 450 tops out at 250 km/h, and the SQ5 reaches 250 km/h.

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