Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q5

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5. The Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 75.90 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi Q5 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Q5 provides the mileage of 13.4 kmpl.

GLC vs Q5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLC	Q5
Price	Rs. 75.90 Lakh	Rs. 65.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1999 cc	1984 cc
Power	255 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

Rs. 75.90 Lakh

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Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 65.51 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours

Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	240	240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2	6.1
Engine	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		13.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		943
Drivetrain	4WD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, SOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension		5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R19	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R19	235 / 55 R19

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wired
Apple CarPlay		Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger		Optional
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown	Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Nautic Blue	Mythos Black Metallic
	Graphite Grey	Manhattan Gray Metallic
	Mojave Silver	Glacier White
	Polar White	Glacier White

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GLC vs Q5 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5?

Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 75.90 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh. Hence Audi Q5 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLC compared to Q5?

For the 300 4MATIC variant, 1999 cc Petrol engine of GLC produces 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm of torque. For the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q5 produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q5

Length (mm)	4716	4682
Width (mm)	1890	1893
Height (mm)	1640	1655
Wheelbase (mm)	2888	2827

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	620	520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62	70

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips		Silver

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited