Audi SQ5 2018 vs Mercedes-AMG GLC43 – Drag Race
2018 Audi SQ5
Audi’s slick new performance crossover is more of the same, done better.
It’s been a while since Audi has done anything to surprise us. But who needs surprises when sales are strong and the cars are good? Audi has been on a roll for years now in the States, and the popular Q5 crossover has been a big part of that success—the first-generation Q5 had its second-best sales year ever in 2016, a full eight years after its debut.
It’s no wonder, then, that the new Q5 and its performance-oriented sibling, the SQ5, aren’t making any sort of philosophical shift for their second generation. Rather than truly redesigning its cars, Audi recently has been refining familiar formulas with a methodical, almost scientific approach to eliminating imperfections and fixing shortcomings
Upgraded Across the Board
The result is that the new SQ5 is much like the old SQ5, except that it’s better in nearly every way—at least objectively. Audi’s long list of claimed improvements runs the gamut from better fuel economy to a broader torque curve to increased cargo space and more technology features. This vehicle rides on the same MLB Evo platform that underpins the latest A4 and A5, and the six-cylinder SQ5 specifically benefits from some significant suspension tweaks and a different all-wheel-drive system versus the standard four-cylinder Q5.
Specifications:
BASE PRICES: Premium Plus, $55,275; Prestige, $59,475
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 183 cu in, 2995 cc
Power: 354 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque: 369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
Mercedes-AMG GLC43
The GLC Coupe is a unique interpretation of the premium personal small SUV. A standout entry in the personal luxury small SUV segment the GLC Coupe features a sloped roofline and an elegant interior that focus’ on passenger safety and comfort. The GLC Coupe consists of two models, the GLC300 and the AMG GLC43 performance model, both with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The GLC300 drivetrain has a 241-hp 2.0 inline-4 engine matched with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The AMG GLC43 includes a twin-turbocharged 362-hp V6 engine, also coupled with a 9-speed automatic transmission. GLC Coupe models are equipped with 19-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels depending on model, cruise control, 10-way power front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Standard safety features include electronic stability control, electronic traction control, brake assist, active front head restraints, as well as front, side, and side curtain airbags. Also standard are a driver knee airbag, Collision Prevention Assist, Attention Assist, a sunroof, and a navigation system. Available features include 20 and 21-inch alloy wheels, air suspension, a Burmester sound system, and a lengthy list of active safety features. The GLC Coupe is a carry-over for the 2018 model year, adding the Storage Package as a standard option and heated windscreen wipers
Specifications:
| Engine | 3.0LV-6 |
| MPG | 18 City / 24 Hwy |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 9-spd w/OD |
| Power | 362 @ 5500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | AMG 4MATIC all wheel |
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Video by : motorgridbrasil via youtube
Car information by : caranddriver.com