Mercedes-Benz GLC300 vs Audi Sq6 E-Tron
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Mercedes-Benz GLC300

$69,499 - $101,999

2024 price

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Audi Sq6 E-Tron

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2025 price

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Summary

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC300

2025 Audi Sq6 E-Tron

By Laura Berry

By Emily Agar

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Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Fuel Efficiency

7.7L/100km (combined)

Electric range

598 km

Energy consumption

18.5 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

94.90 kWh

Seating

Likes

The 'slipperier-than-soap' looks
Portrait media screen
Comfortable and easy to drive

Gorgeous design inside and out
Powerful and dynamic on-road handling
Quick charging and long drive range

Dislikes

Sloping roofline reduces access to second row
Smaller boot than regular SUV version
Limited visibility through small rear window

Not super fun for an S badge
A couple of tech gremlins
Significant price jump from other grades

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Summary

Just seeing a coupe SUV in the traffic makes some people very cranky, but others love the sight of them and it’s these fans that Mercedes-Benz is hoping to woo with its new GLC300 Coupe.

This new-generation GLC Coupe arrives six months after the regular SUV version of the GLC landed in Australia and goes head-to-head with the BMW X4 and Audi’s Q5 Sportback.

The coupe style with the ‘cut-down’ roofline which slopes towards a low tailgate means practicality is compromised and if you’re thinking of putting one in your family’s driveway then it might be an idea to read how this writer’s family coped with the GLC300 Coupe for a few days.

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2025 Audi Sq6 E-Tron Summary

Sharing the same Volkswagen Group PPE platform as its main rival, the Porsche Macan 4S, the newly launched Audi SQ6 e-tron has promised both efficiency and performance.

Is it a combination that can be achieved in real life? My family of three have been testing it out this week to find out for you.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 2025 Audi Sq6 E-Tron

Verdict

The GLC300 Coupe isn't quite as great when it comes to being a family car as the regular SUV version of the GLC, and that's purely down to the sloping roofline which not only makes access more difficult to the second row but reduces boot capacity.

That said, the GLC300 Coupe makes a much better family car than a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, or any sedan.

Easy and enjoyable to drive, packed with great features and still practical, the GLC300 Coupe would still cut it as a good family car.

Verdict

When it comes to a performance electric SUV, the Audi SQ6 e-tron is a fine example and showcases a masterclass in design. It drives and handles beautifully, even if it’s not as fun as I expected.

The technology looks amazing and I'm sure the little bumps we experienced will be ironed out with a software update.

The SQ6 will suit a smaller family best but the decent driving range and fast charging capabilities means regional families might like it too.

Mercedes-Benz GLC300 vs Audi Sq6 E-Tron What's the difference?

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Mercedes-Benz GLC300 vs Audi Sq6 E-Tron
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