Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi

Q5

From ₹65.55 Lakh

Q5 version

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Mercedes-Benz

GLC

From ₹77 Lakh

GLC version

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Audi Q5Q5 Bold Edition · ₹72.3 Lakh

Only differences

Mercedes-Benz GLCGLC 300 4MATIC · ₹77 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q5: ₹72.3 Lakh (ahead) GLC: ₹77 Lakh Q5 ₹4.70 lakh cheaper

Safety Q5: Not rated yet GLC: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP

Mileage Q5: 13.47 kmpl GLC: 14.72–19.47 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power Q5: 249 hp GLC: 258 hp (ahead) Torque 370 vs 400 Nm

Boot Q5: 550 litres GLC: 620 litres (ahead) Length 4,682 vs 4,716 mm

Versions Q5: 3 (ahead) GLC: 2 Only GLC: diesel, automatic

Pick the Q5 for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the GLC for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹72.3 Lakh

₹77 Lakh

On-road in

₹80.04 Lakh

₹85.21 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹1,34,482 a month

₹1,43,169 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

249 hp

258 hp

Torque

370 Nm

400 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

13.47 kmpl

14.72–19.47 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Luxury Mid-Size SUV

Mid-Size Luxury SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol / Diesel

Displacement

1,984 cc (2.0L)

1,999 cc (2.0L Petrol GLC 300) / 1,993 cc (2.0L Diesel GLC 220d)

Engine Config

2.0L TFSI Inline 4-Cylinder Turbocharged 16V DOHC with 12V MHEV

2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (258 PS) / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (197 PS & 440 Nm) with 48V ISG Mild Hybrid

Drivetrain

quattro Ultra All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Off-Road Drive Mode & Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)

0-100

6.1 sec

6.2 sec (GLC 300 4MATIC) / 8.0 sec (GLC 220d 4MATIC)

Top Speed

240 km/h

240 km/h (GLC 300) / 219 km/h (GLC 220d)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Torque Converter Automatic Transmission

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

12V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 2nd-Gen ISG providing +23 PS / +200 Nm boost & coasting engine-off function)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (338 mm 4-piston calipers)

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 345 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc (330 mm)

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Discs

Front Suspension

Five-link independent front suspension with damper control

Four-Link Front Axle with Agility Control Suspension & Selective Damping (Optional AIRMATIC Air Suspension)

Rear Suspension

Five-link independent rear suspension with damper control

Five-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Selective Damping

Wheel Type

19-inch 5-double-spoke Star style Alloy Wheels

19-inch 5-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels with Aero Cladding

Tyre Size

235/55 R19 Tubeless Radial

235/55 R19 Tubeless Radial MOExtended

Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel under boot floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,682 mm

4,716 mm (+60 mm length)

Width

1,893 mm

1,890 mm

Height

1,655 mm

1,640 mm

Wheelbase

2,819 mm

2,888 mm (+15 mm wheelbase)

Ground Clearance

200 mm (unladen)

180 mm - 200 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)

Kerb Weight

1,890 kg

1,875 kg - 1,935 kg

Boot Space

550 Litres (expandable to 1,550 L)

620 Litres (+70L larger boot space, expandable to 1,680 L)

Fuel Tank

70 Litres

62 Litres

Turning Radius

5.9 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2017). Adult occupant 35.7/38, child occupant 42.3/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2024.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 35.2/38, child occupant 44.4/49.

Airbags

8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side, curtain)

7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side thorax, full-length window curtain, driver knee airbag)

ESP/TC

Yes (ABS, EBD, ESC, ASR, Hill Descent & Hold Assist)

Yes (ESP with Off-Road Mode, Downhill Speed Regulation DSR, Active Brake Assist, Pre-Safe System, Traction Control)

ADAS

Level 1 (Cruise Control, Park Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre-Sense Basic)

Level 1/2 (Active Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Attention Assist, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC)

Camera

360-Degree Surround View Camera + Front & Rear Sensors

360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 'Transparent Bonnet' Virtual Off-Road View & Ultrasonic Sensors

TPMS

Yes (Direct TPMS)

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout for each wheel)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer & front passenger)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch (MIB3)

11.9-inch Portrait High-Resolution Central OLED Touchscreen (MBUX Gen 7) with Off-Road Cockpit Display & Biometric Fingerprint Scanner

Digital Cluster

12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Full HD)

12.3-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit with 3 Display Themes (Offroad, Sport, Classic)

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Audi Connect suite & myAudi app integration

Mercedes me connect with Live Traffic, Remote Vehicle Status, Car-to-X Communication, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates

Audio System

Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (19 speakers 755W 16-channel)

Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (15 speakers 710W output with sound personalization & DSP amplifier)

Sunroof

Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane electric)

Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with One-Touch Electric Operation

Seat Features

12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & Lumbar

Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function (3 Slots), Front Seat Heating & 4-Way Pneumatic Lumbar Support in Leatherette

Climate Control

3-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with rear display

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMATIC with Air Quality Sensor & Activated Carbon Filter

Wireless Charger

Yes (Audi Phone Box Light inductive)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Center Console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Indicators & Washers

LED High-Performance Headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist (Optional Digital Light with 1.3M Micro-Mirrors)

Tail Lights

LED Combination Rear Lights with Dynamic Indicators

Two-Piece Full 3D LED Tail Lamps with Contoured Light Guides connected by dark trim

Fog/DRLs

Integrated All-Weather LED Fog Lights & LED DRLs

Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Aluminium Roof Rails & Chrome Package

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty

Service Interval

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

3 versions

2 versions

Price range

₹65.55 Lakh – ₹72.3 Lakh

₹77 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Q5 Premium Plus₹65.55 Lakh GLC 300 4MATIC₹77 Lakh GLC ₹11.45 lakh more Q5 Bold Edition₹72.3 Lakh GLC 300 4MATIC₹77 Lakh GLC ₹4.70 lakh more

Only the GLC sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹77 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Q5 Q5 Bold Edition against GLC GLC 300 4MATIC

City	Q5	GLC	Gap
Mumbai	₹82.21 Lakh	₹87.52 Lakh	Q5 ₹5.31 lakh less
Pune	₹82.21 Lakh	₹87.52 Lakh	Q5 ₹5.31 lakh less
New Delhi	₹80.04 Lakh	₹85.21 Lakh	Q5 ₹5.17 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹85.89 Lakh	₹91.44 Lakh	Q5 ₹5.55 lakh less
Chennai	₹87.35 Lakh	₹92.99 Lakh	Q5 ₹5.64 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹88.1 Lakh	₹93.79 Lakh	Q5 ₹5.69 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Q5 or the GLC?

The Q5, by ₹4.70 lakh on the versions compared here: Q5 Q5 Bold Edition at ₹72.3 Lakh against GLC GLC 300 4MATIC at ₹77 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹80.04 Lakh against ₹85.21 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The GLC claims 14.72–19.47 kmpl against 13.47 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q5: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2017 (rating now expired). The GLC: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The Q5 has 8 airbags and the GLC 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q5 Q5 Bold Edition makes 249 hp and 370 Nm and the GLC GLC 300 4MATIC makes 258 hp and 400 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The GLC is 34 mm longer. Boot space is 550 litres in the Q5 and 620 litres in the GLC.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,34,482 a month for the Q5 and ₹1,43,169 for the GLC, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.