Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC [2016-2019]

We had the Audi Q3 with us for a couple of months. In this report, we will fill you in on what’s good and what’s not about living with the Q3.

This is one of the most important cars for Mercedes in India. Mercedes is entering a segment which has so far been exploited by the likes of Audi Q5 and BMW X3 for a while now. Internationally Mercedes has the GLK but it was getting long in the tooth and the Stuttgart giant waited for a brand new product to drop the floor from beneath its competition. Meet the GLC-Class, an SUV which in theory should give Mercedes a distinct advantage, considering the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3 are already quite old. It looks fantastic on the outside, is elegant on the inside and its proven mechanicals just makes it very strong on paper. Now thanks to local assembly the GLC-Class is really well priced as it undercuts all its rivals by a considerable margin. So just how good is the new GLC? We conducted a thorough road test on both the petrol and diesel versions to give you a definitive answer.

Does the new Audi Q3 have what it takes to triumph over its competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, and Volvo XC40? Let’s find out.