FischerWausau

The wife likes SUV's (I have a TT) . Yesterday traded in the MB for a '12 Q5 3.2 Premium. So here are my observations.
MB was taller and always felt top heavy especially in turns, Q5 is definately more agile. The '09 MB was $4k more, although fewer creature comforts, like auto dimming, memory seats, no leather, no Xenon, more difficult to use personal settings & less of them. MB seldom got over 19 MPG with the 3.6 V6 in average driving. MB made in Alabama. Don't know about you folks but when I buy a European car I expect it to be made in Europe! On the light side the MB had no warranty issues whatsoever (TT hasn't either). MB's Harmon stereo was great vs Q5 standard Nav w/MMI is pretty good. Q5 takes up less space in garage! Wife got the Black pearl which isn't a plus as I am the b*stard that has to wash it constantly LOL. I've had lots of Audi's (A8, A4, 100CS) and had good results with them and their dealers, hope I haven't jinks this one.

AWF Axis

We also moved from an ML350 ('08). The one plus the MB had was it was quieter on the road. The MB's NAV was a pain with the pogo stick control. The Q5 **** is a little better, but our previous Escalade and current R-Rover has touchscreen. Nothing beats a touchscreen for direct action.

We had the MB Prem 1 Package, which did leave a bit to be desired, but it was a lease deal for $599mo. Do enjoy the driving experience more with the Q.

We move from brand to brand in every lease. Not sure what's next. Still have a year and a half to choose. Wife likes the looks of the new R-Rover Evoque, but I don't think the design is that practical. Maybe an X3 or X5.

spijun

Mercedes ML 350 and Audi Q5 are not the same car class, can not be compared
Mercedes GLK is a class of Audi Q5

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...enz_GLK-Class/
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...s-benz-glk350/
http://autos.aol.com/cars-Mercedes_B...expert-review/
http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/glk-class/2012/
http://www.thecarconnection.com/over...glk-class_2012

Good luck

NABS4

He sold the MB and bought the Q5.

hmn4858

Congrats on the car purchase. You really have to pay attention to where a model is built. Just a matter of time before Audis are built in NA as well. http://i.autoblog.com/2012/01/16/aud...ely-in-mexico/

Be happy it wasn't built in India